Ind vs Pak Showdown: Pycroft to Officiate – Drama in Dubai!

Cricket fever is gripping South Africa as the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup Super Four approaches! All eyes are on Dubai as the two cricketing giants prepare to battle it out on the field.

Pycroft Remains in Charge

Andy Pycroft will be the match referee for the India-Pakistan game, Cricbuzz has confirmed. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of his appointment for the Super Four encounter at Dubai International Stadium. This decision follows an inquiry where Pycroft was cleared, with the ICC keen to avoid any questioning of match official integrity.

A source familiar with the situation stated, "The integrity and credibility of a match official should never be questioned once a fair inquiry has exonerated him."

More Matches for Pycroft

Pycroft will also officiate Pakistan's Super Four match against Bangladesh on September 25. Richie Richardson of the West Indies will take charge of their clash against Sri Lanka on September 23. The ICC is operating a system where Pycroft oversees matches in Dubai, and Richardson handles those in Abu Dhabi.

• India vs Bangladesh (Sept 24, Dubai): Pycroft
• Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Sept 21, Dubai): Pycroft

The appointment for the final on September 28 in Dubai is yet to be decided. Knockout match officials are typically chosen based on their performance throughout the tournament.

ICC Centralizes Decision-Making

The selection of match officials aligns with the ICC's policy of centralized decision-making, removing the member boards' involvement. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta emphasized the importance of this approach.

South African cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this exciting match. Who will emerge victorious in the Dubai showdown?