Pakistan Cricket Team’s participation in the Asia Cup is uncertain as they boycotted a press conference to avoid questions about a possible pullout due to a dispute with match referee Andy Pycroft. Despite their objections, Pycroft will officiate their match against the UAE, as the PCB faces financial consequences and broadcaster pressure if they withdraw, making a pullout unlikely.
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Manuka Oval is a favored T20I venue in Australia, with 40% of matches favoring chasing teams and scores above 180 considered winning. Australia has strong recent form and key players like Hazlewood and Marsh, while India comes in with championship momentum and a talented squad. Predicted playing 11s include Marsh, Head, and Hazlewood for Australia, and Yadav, Bumrah, and Varma for India. Full Article
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