Gavaskar Says Pak Held Asia Cup Hostage, Demands Punishment | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
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Pakistan’s Asia Cup campaign has been more about controversies than cricket. From weaponising the “handshake row” against India, to boycotting mandatory pre-match press conferences, to delaying a game against the UAE by an hour, the PCB has played politics instead of focusing on performance. Experts, including Sunil Gavaskar, are calling for the ICC to take strict action against Pakistan for clear violations of the Code of Conduct. While handshakes are only customary, skipping media duties and holding the game hostage are mandatory practices. Is it time ICC finally comes down hard on Pakistan before such antics set a dangerous precedent? Rupha Ramani with more.
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