Pakistan match delayed amid Asia Cup uncertainty

Pakistan's match against the United Arab Emirates at the Asia Cup has been delayed by an hour amid the ongoing fallout from Sunday's match against India.

Pakistan said India's players refused to shake hands after the match - the first between the two countries since the military conflict earlier this year - and also claim match referee Andy Pycroft told their captain Salman Agha not to shake hands with his India counterpart at the toss.

Pakistan subsequently asked for Pycroft, due to be match referee for Wednesday's match against the UAE, to be removed from officiating at the tournament.

Wednesday's match, a must-win for Pakistan, was due to begin at 15:30 BST.

Their players remained at the team hotel as talks continued but did depart for the Dubai International Stadium around 30 minutes before the scheduled toss.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chair Mohsin Naqvi held talks with his predecessors Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi shortly before their departure.

Soon after organisers announced the match will begin at 16:30 BST.

It remains unclear whether Pycroft will officiate the match as planned.