The controversy started after the no-handshake incident in the India vs. Pakistan match, which left the Pakistan camp furious. The PCB immediately demanded that Andy Pycroft be removed from officiating their matches, claiming he had failed in his duties.
During the heated discussions, six emails were exchanged between the ICC and PCB, three from each side. However, despite all the drama, the Asia Cup 2025 continues, and Pycroft remains in charge. Now, a massive report came into the light regarding the no-handshake controversy.
As reported by Cricbuzz, ICC’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sanjog Gupta, was the man behind the Pakistan Cricket Board not getting their demand for Andy Pycroft's removal to be fulfilled. Gupta took charge of the situation and ensured that the rules were strictly followed.
Sanjog Gupta rejects PCB’s attempts to remove Andy Pycroft in the Asia Cup 2025
There were even suggestions internally to temporarily replace Pycroft for the Pakistan-UAE match on September 17 as a compromise to calm the situation. But Gupta rejected this proposal, saying that allowing such a change without proof of wrongdoing would set a dangerous example.
The report also claimed that the PCB even considered it a small “moral victory” when the ICC agreed to carry out an inquiry into the incident. However, the ICC made it very clear that the investigation would not target Pycroft and would focus only on the broader incident.
Sanjog Gupta’s journey to the top job
Meanwhile, Sanjog Gupta had scripted history by becoming the first Indian CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), bringing a transformative vision to global cricket. Before joining the ICC, Gupta headed the Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar.
He also worked at Star India and modernized sports broadcasting with innovations like multi-language feeds, digital-first coverage, and a focus on women’s sports. Sanjog scaled major Indian leagues, including the IPL, ISL, and Pro Kabaddi League, while popularizing global tournaments like the Premier League and Wimbledon across the world, especially in India.
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