Pakistan (146/9) secure a 41-run victory against UAE (105) and qualify for the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025

[Asif321]

Kiddish behaviour . But expected from Naqvi . Basically leaving the field like cowards . Another downgrade for Pakistan cricket today

 

[Kianig89]

Pathetic beizat India se hoye gussa UAE pe, unprofessional

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

If the boycott was done earlier, there would have been pride.

But after loss to India - lol

 

[ali_ed2006]

this is stupid..why not go out their, fight and win the cup to restore your pride rather than hiding behind a boycott

 

[Ball Blazer]

According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi has invited Najam Sethi, Ramiz Raja and a few other senior cricketers for discussion and the decision is likely in 10 mins.

 

[Obaidd]

‘Tum jeeto ya haaro’

But khelo tou sahi

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pakistan's

this is stupid..why not go out their, fight and win the cup to restore your pride rather than hiding behind a boycott

Had they thought like that then the entire country wouldn't be in the state it is in.

 

[shamaan]

Kiddish behaviour . But expected from Naqvi . Basically leaving the field like cowards . Another downgrade for Pakistan cricket today

Good decision well done.

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi has invited Najam Sethi, Ramiz Raja and a few other senior cricketers for discussion and the decision is likely in 10 mins.

toss is in half an hour

 

[Kianig89]

Hopefully Sethi and Raja will knock some sense to the sinister

 

[adi_62941]

According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi has invited Najam Sethi, Ramiz Raja and a few other senior cricketers for discussion and the decision is likely in 10

I can only laugh at this. He should invite field marshal to attend conference

 

[Deewana Mastana]

toss is in half an hour

Ain't happening

 

[mominsaigol]

Why not just beat UAE and then boycott the next game, Beat Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and then Boycott the final and force a tie .

I just wanna see Indian fans cope with the whole Pakistan got scared but secretly gst a bit frustrated

 

[sweep_shot]

If the boycott was done earlier, there would have been pride.

But after loss to India - lol

There was no handshake/Pycroft incident before.

I guess they didn't realize India would be this petty.

I think boycott is justified now given the circumstances.

 

[adi_62941]

These are all pressure tactics. I still feel they will play match
Please note kt

 

[Deewana Mastana]

I can only laugh at this. He should invite field marshal to attend conference

He'd knock some sense into him probably

 

[Ball Blazer]

match delayed for 1 hr. The real vicitms are UAE.

 

[Hellion]

There was no handshake/Pycroft incident before.

I guess they didn't realize India would be this petty.

I think boycott is justified now given the circumstances.

There was no handshake at the toss

 

[hur rizvi]

Naqvi should be sacked soon

 

[ads101]

If this boycott goes through this will feel like the worst pakistan cricket moment for me since the trio spot fixing scandal. Some things are worse than a loss.

We are depriving matches against UAE and our own participation in Asia cup matches against non Indian sides. Talk about shooting your self in the foot. I wouldn’t be thrilled at a boycott against India, but another side just makes it feel ten times worse.

 

[hur rizvi]

match delayed for 1 hr. The real vicitms are UAE.

UAE deserve to qualify now

 

[Obaidd]

These are all pressure tactics. I still feel they will play match
Please note kt

That would make the most sense but I guess sense is not what PCB is looking for..

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Good move from PCB finally showing some guts. Make sure Indians broadcasters lose money.

India attacked Pakistan first without reason. This is grounds for a complete cut off until regime change in India.

They should have boycotted the game against India.

 

[adi_62941]

Match has been extended to one hour. I told you they will play 100%. These are pressure tactics

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Jeo naqvi sher da putar match will happen 1 hour delay that's all

 

[Obaidd]

If this boycott goes through this will feel like the worst pakistan cricket moment for me since the trio spot fixing scandal. Some things are worse than a loss.

We are depriving matches against UAE and our own participation in Asia cup matches against non Indian sides. Talk about shooting your self in the foot. I wouldn’t be thrilled at a boycott against India, but another side just makes it feel ten times worse.

I’d much rather lose today than boycott.

 

[deep82]

All hail Mohsin Naqvi- A strong decision!!

He should stick to it now and even boycott T20 world cup next year.

I am sure the pakistani awam will give their full support to him.

 

[hur rizvi]

If they played this match and boycotted India next Sunday it would have made 100% sense but this is just pathetic

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

What's the point of 1 hour if ICC does not agree to their terms?

 

[Asif321]

Good decision well done.

lol what good decision . Naqvi relies on others . Now he is talking with Ramiz and najam sethi . He has no idea what he is doing .

 

[Asif321]

All hail Mohsin Naqvi- A strong decision!!

He should stick to it now and even boycott T20 world cup next year.

I am sure the pakistani awam will give their full support to him.

How about dissolve Pakistan cricket team till he is in charge

 

[pakistani pride]

they are becoming more and more shameless by the day. Its that I have huge LOVE for Pakistan, but this team and organisation is one big joke!

 

[iRfaN_LA]

boycott india game, not this one, you buffoons PCB.

 

[Robbie]

This will be the worst thing happening to pakistani cricket, If they boycott the tournament now.

If I was the pakistani team management the worst decision I could have made is to boycott only the India games. This will still be a bad decision but atleast it would have some sense even though it would be miniscule.

This would be disastrous for the Pakistani cricket ecosystem. What is the fault of players, coaches, tv channels, reporters, sponsors, youtubers who are involved with pakistani cricket.
Moronic ....absolute jokers

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Bollywood addicts here don't understand what dignity is. They are doing the right thing even if its pressure tactics.

 

[zahid01]

Jeo naqvi sher da putar match will happen 1 hour delay that's all

Waste of time I feel sorry for uae caught up in this pathetic drama need to remind Mr naqvi you are not in pakistan

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968307326588236054

 

[hamzie]

Imagine we decide to play and still lose

 

[hur rizvi]

LoL at Naqvi

Looking for face saving by 1 hr delay

 

[pakistani pride]

Bollywood addicts here don't understand what dignity is. They are doing the right thing even if its pressure tactics.

LOL there is nothing right about this!

 

[ads101]

boycott india game, not this one, you buffoons PCB.

I think people are not focusing on this issue.

I hate to say it but I do think PCB feel comfortable for a boycott because it is UAE. Imagine if they did this in a tournament with England or Australia for example.

Then again I also think icc would have changed the match referee in that case too.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

LoL at Naqvi

Looking for face saving by 1 hr delay

Naqvi is the boss he will decide what he will do with this asia cup sher de putar pure lahori punjabi.

 

[AAli98]

Pak team has boarded coach on The way to ground

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Pakistan team left for stadium and match referee Andy left the stadium

 

[Pakhs]

What is the point of this now? We are here to play, so what if a certain team decided to not shake hands and brought politics into the game of cricket. This should not make a difference to us as that was done by another team.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

LOL there is nothing right about this!

If you don't call out disrespect then it will happen again and again.

They attacked Pakistan for multiple days, we lost many children. Cricket should not be played with and there can be no relations until Modi leaves.

 

[pakfan54588]

Feel for the pak players especially younger one they have been put in extremely difficult situation .i am not sure they will be 100% ready for do or die match against uae

 

[zahid01]

Imagine we decide to play and still lose

Will be icing on the cake naqvi and pcb have baked for the world audience.

 

[pakfan54588]

If uae openers give them quick start or pak lose early wicket batting first uae will have real chance to beat pak

 

[jnaveen1980]

Handshake incident is being overblown.. I think pakistan will take the field.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Naqvi in meeting with Ramiz and Sethi

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Feel for players, they have been put in a tough situation

 

[shamaan]

lol what good decision . Naqvi relies on others . Now he is talking with Ramiz and najam sethi . He has no idea what he is doing .

They should boycott it grow some .....
However I think it will still go ahead maybe delayed for about hour.

 

[t_kaay]

For those questioning why they just don't play against UAE and boycott the next game against India, the issue today is that Pycroft is also TODAY'S referee. Maybe they can substitute the referee to appease Pakistan.

 

[pakistani pride]

If you don't call out disrespect then it will happen again and again.

They attacked Pakistan for multiple days, we lost many children. Cricket should not be played with and there can be no relations until Modi leaves.

that was known before the game, why play the game then?
now you have one choice, which is go out here and give it all!

 

[shamaan]

Handshake incident is being overblown.. I think pakistan will take the field.

They will but if they don't it's a good decision

 

[pakfan54588]

Meanwhile our national pride arshad nadeem qualify for next round.hopefully he will beat chopra once again

 

[NeVerMind]

Naqvi has just tweeted that the team has departed for the stadium so match happening then...

 

[Pakhs]

Handshake incident is being overblown.. I think pakistan will take the field.

Of course its overblown, handshake was refused by Indian team why does it affect other teams, including Pakistan?

 

[globetrotter]

Breaking news Pakistan player's bus going to the stadium to play against UAE, finally Naquvi backed out

 

[shamaan]

I think Ramiz will say play the game.

 

[Robbie]

Imagine the pressure on Pakistani team including the coaching staff..
This is such a young team and many of them played strong team like India first time in their careers and lost badly. They would be blaming themselves for this fiasco.

 

[shamaan]

Naqvi has just tweeted that the team has departed for the stadium so match happening then...

The power of Ramiz

 

[ezy9]

It's stupid really, They should have just played this game and did all these shenanigans in game against India, made their team wait at ground while they sat at hotel, response for Pak team waiting in the ground. but these guys are clowns.

 

[t_kaay]

If they played this match and boycotted India next Sunday it would have made 100% sense but this is just pathetic

The issue isn't just with playing against India though. The PCB demanded Pycroft's removal.......he's the referee today.

 

[NeVerMind]

Actual tweet

 

[m.shah]

Reports that Match refree has been changed

 

[Rana]

UAE be like:

“Aaj hamari dhulai hoghy ke nahi?”

 

[TexasRattlesnake]

I think they are still negotiating.

Team will be in stadium so if negotiations are successful they can play.

With this mental state, UAE might pull off an upset.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Has pycroft been removed?

Make sure there are no more english officials in pakistan matches

 

[ads101]

Looks like the match will go ahead, that’s good.

 

[globetrotter]

Has pycroft been removed?

Make sure there are no more english officials in pakistan matches

No , pycroft not removed.... hez a match refree.... unnecessary drama by PCB they insulted host UAE by delaying the game

 

[jnaveen1980]

Of course its overblown, handshake was refused by Indian team why does it affect other teams, including Pakistan?

They didn't break any cricketing law. It is not mandatory. India was expected to boycott the match. This is very milder version of that move

 

[light]

You know what will be super embarassing ... if pak ends up loosing today. This whole episode will come to put some shame. Honestly, was not required to do all these nonsense.

 

[leonidas_alexandar]

I genuinely do feel bad for Pakistan players - imagine the pressure they must be under. It is just a sad indictment of the current politicization of sports.

I do expect Pakistan to beat UAE - but God forbid if they do lose - can you really blame them with all these extraneous factors?

I understand they are all professionals and they need to take it under their chin but these are sub-optimal conditions mentally to prepare for a must win game.

 

[t_kaay]

Has pycroft been removed?

Make sure there are no more english officials in pakistan matches

Pycroft isn't English......he's from Zimbabwe

 

[RidiculousMan]

According to sources, Mohsin Naqvi has invited Najam Sethi, Ramiz Raja and a few other senior cricketers for discussion and the decision is likely in 10 mins.

Lmfao. Just hour before toss they want to make a decision on boycott.

Wow. PCB has dented Pakistan Cricket. Mentally players did not get enough time to get ready for this game. So much indecisiveness

 

[harshjoshi87]

Looks like match will be played.

 

[Rana]

Feel sorry for UAE,

They probably thought they have cemented a super 4 spot

And then it’s gone again and they have to work for it.

 

[followed]

They didn't break any cricketing law. It is not mandatory. India was expected to boycott the match. This is very milder version of that move

Why the heck you losers play then. Why didn't you boycott. Get out of here.
You are loser at everything and still have that narcissistic attitude.