Andy Pycroft

Andy Pycroft

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Andy Pycroft is a former Zimbabwean cricketer and current match referee for international cricket matches. He imposed a fine on the Pakistan team for their slow over-rate in the opening match of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand.

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Andy Pycroft conducted the hearing for Arshdeep Singh, who was found not guilty.

Asia Cup controversy: ICC drops the hammer! Full list of players punished and warned | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-04
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Andy Pycroft was the match referee whom Akmal requested to be removed following a no-handshake incident.

Former Pakistan player attacks India, calls team a 'joke of world cricket' | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-30
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Andy Pycroft was accused by the PCB of violating the code of conduct but was given a clean chit.

Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav, Haris Rauf fined; Sahibzada Farhan warned; PCB, BCCI could appeal | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-26
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Andy Pycroft turned out as match referee for the Super Four match.

Sharma, Gill onslaught gives India another Asia Cup win against Pakistan - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-23
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Andy Pycroft was informed of the concerns raised by the Pakistani team management.

پاکستانی ٹیم انتظامیہ نے آئی سی سی سے امپائر کی شکایت کردی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-22
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Match referee Andy Pycroft, whose removal was sought by the Pakistan Cricket Board over the controversy.

Pak vs India: Pakistan build on brisk start after losing Fakhar early - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-21
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Match referee Andy Pycroft's removal was sought by the Pakistan Cricket Board over the handshake controversy.

Asia Cup: Pakistan with chance at redemption in Super Four match against India - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-21
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Andy Pycroft was the match referee who reportedly told Salman Ali Agha that there was to be no handshake between the two captains.

Between two Sundays: Pakistan cricket’s apolitical comedy of errors - Prism
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-21
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Andy Pycroft will be officiating the match as the referee again after last week’s controversy.

Asia Cup: Pakistan cancel pre-match press conference ahead of redemption clash with India - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
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Match referee Andy Pycroft advised the Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with the Indian captain.

ہینڈ شیک تنازع کے بعد پاک بھارت ٹیمیں ایک بار پھر آمنے سامنے ہوں گی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) called for match referee Andy Pycroft’s immediate removal for a code of conduct 'violation'.

Indian skipper sidesteps handshake issue ahead of Pakistan-India rematch - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
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The situation escalated when PCB demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft and threatened to boycott the tournament.

'Let the Asia Cup go to hell, let the ICC go to hell': Ex-PCB chairman reveals inside details of Asia Cup boycott threat | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-20
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Andy Pycroft is the match referee involved in the handshake controversy.

Pakistan and India meet again at Asia Cup after handshake row
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
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Andy Pycroft is the match referee involved in the controversy regarding the recording of a meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

ICC claims PCB breached protocol, objects to Pycroft apology video: report - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
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The match referee, Andy Pycroft, apologised to Agha, describing the handshake incident as a 'miscommunication'.

‘Cricket diplomacy’ collapses as India-Pakistan hostility enters field of play | South and central Asia
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-19
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Andy Pycroft is the match referee who apologized during the controversy.

بھارت کا ایک اور ڈرامہ، پاکستانی ٹیم کو تنازع میں ملوث کرنے کی کوشش
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
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Match referee Andy Pycroft was involved in the conversation with the PCB.

Another twist in handshake drama! ICC sends a strong email to PCB over PMOA violations before UAE match | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-18
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) called for match referee Andy Pycroft’s immediate removal for a code of conduct violation.

Asia Cup: Pakistan gearing up for India rematch, says captain Salman Agha - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-18
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Pakistan’s ongoing dispute with match referee Andy Pycroft after the controversial handshake row with India.

Asia Cup Points Table 2025: Pakistan join India in Super 4s; Group B fight goes down to the wire | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-18
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Andy Pycroft was the match referee involved in the controversy regarding the toss between Pakistan and UAE.

EXCLUSIVE | Handshake row: Inside details of PCB's emails to ICC, closed door meeting and match referee's non apology | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-18
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Andy Pycroft faced criticism from the Pakistan Cricket Board for advising the captain not to shake hands during the toss.

আফ্রিদির অলরাউন্ড নৈপুণ্যে আমিরাতকে হারিয়ে সুপার ফোরে পাকিস্তান
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft is the match referee overseeing the politically charged clash between India and Pakistan.

PCB to take final call over Asia Cup today - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft apologised to the manager and captain of the Pakistan cricket team over a handshake controversy during a match against India.

Andy Pycroft apologises, ICC expresses willingness for probe of handshake controversy: PCB - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft apologised to the manager and captain of the Green Shirts after much uncertainty surrounding the fixture.

Asia Cup: Pakistan make easy work of UAE to set up Pak-Ind clash on Sunday - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft is labeled 'controversial' by the PCB after he apologized to the Pakistan captain Salman Agha for a no-handshake incident.

Drama erupts! PCB labels Andy Pycroft 'controversial', says he apologised to Pakistan captain Salman Agha | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft is the match referee who was involved in the controversy during the match.

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan match starts late after uncertainty over participation
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft has served as a match referee for 90 matches in India.

اینڈی پائی کرافٹ بھارتی ٹیم کیلئے فکس ریفری ہیں، رمیز راجہ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft, the controversial match referee, issued an apology to the Pakistani team's manager and captain.

میچ ریفری اینڈی پائی کرافٹ کی معافی مانگنے کی ویڈیو جاری کردی گئی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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Andy Pycroft remained the match referee for the match.

Pakistan depart for UAE Asia Cup match on PCB chief’s order - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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