Pakistan's last group stage match against the UAE in the Asia Cup has been delayed by an hour amid escalating rumours of the team's withdrawal. At 4:30pm local time, the Pakistan team was supposed to leave their hotel, but by 5:15pm, they had not yet departed. Despite this, the UAE team had arrived on time and completed their warm-up. The tension follows controversy surrounding the India-Pakistan match, where Pakistan’s refusal to shake hands with Indian players led to widespread discussion. The result of the match will determine whether Pakistan advances to the Super Four stage of the tournament.

Source: bd News24 September 17, 2025 14:34 UTC