Overview

• During a SAMAA TV panel, Mohammad Yousuf used a derogatory name for India captain Suryakumar Yadav and later posted a statement refusing to apologise.
• Yousuf’s post referenced Irfan Pathan’s past remark about Shahid Afridi, arguing Indian media praised that comment and questioning standards of “dignity and respect.”
• The controversy follows India skipping handshakes after beating Pakistan and Pakistan pulling out of the post‑match presentation in Dubai.
• The PCB has lodged complaints with the ICC and ACC alleging match referee Andy Pycroft advised against handshakes and altered team‑sheet procedures, while the ICC has rejected a request to remove him.
• Pakistan canceled a pre‑match press conference and has reportedly threatened to withdraw from the tournament, with coverage citing potential losses up to USD 16 million and reports that PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha’s dismissal.