Pakistan demanded that the ICC replace Pycroft for the rest of the tournament.

Indian sports website claims that the ICC denied Pakistan's allegations that the match referee made a decision under pressure from the Indian team.

PCB said Pycroft’s decision to prevent the captains from shaking hands at the toss undermined the spirit of the game.

Pakistan team manager confronted Pycroft, telling him the conduct went against the spirit of the game.

Yadav had also avoided shaking hands with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha earlier during the toss.

Tournament will begin on September 9

Abu Dhabi will host eight matches, including one Super Four game

The International Cricket Council (ICC) did not comment on the matter.

The Indian cricket board had previously pulled its women’s team from the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains the designated host