ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Asia Cup campaign was thrown into turmoil this week, with rumors swirling of a dramatic boycott after a row with India, before the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finally confirmed on Wednesday that the national side will play its knockout clash against the UAE. The dispute erupted on Sunday when Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts at the toss and after the game. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation in protest, while coach Mike Hesson faced the media.

DUBAI: Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the high-profile Asia Cup encounter, saying politics must…

India's cricketers refused to shake hands with Pakistan's players after their first meeting since the conflict between the two nations earlier this year, says Pakistan coach Mike…