Pakistan vs UAE Match Delayed Amid Referee Handshake Dispute
The controversy stemmed from a previous India-Pakistan clash.
The Asia Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates in Dubai was delayed due to a controversy involving the match referee’s role in a handshake row during an earlier India-Pakistan game.
Organizers confirmed the start was pushed back as officials reviewed the situation.
The incident added drama to an already high-stakes tournament.