The Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates has been delayed by one hour amid uncertainty over whether the match would even be played at all.
According to KT team on the ground, the Pakistan team considered withdrawing from the tournament following the handshake controversy with India during their September 14 match.
However, after a discussion with the management, the team has agreed to go ahead with Wednesday's match, which has been delayed by an hour and will start at 7.30pm, with the toss taking place at 7pm instead of 6pm.
Amid PCB's threat to boycott the tournament, the Pakistan team was yet to arrive at the Dubai International Stadium with barely more than an hour left for the toss to take place for their must-win final group stage clash against the UAE at the ongoing Asia Cup on Wednesday.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi posted on X,"We have asked the Pakistan team to depart for the Dubai Cricket Stadium. Further details to follow."
Pakistan cancelled the pre-match press conference on Tuesday but held a practice session. Pakistan's decision was directly linked to its unhappiness with the ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, whom the PCB demanded be removed.
The controversy arose when India refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after securing a landslide 7-wicket win in the rivalry clash in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan expressed its dissapointment by pulling out of the post-match presentation.
