The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) are locked in a heated dispute over alleged breaches of protocol during a recent match in dubai. The latest salvo in the handshake controversy center Violation of Anti-Corption Guidelines on Thursday.As reported by timesofindia.com, the pcb has defended its position, responding to the icc. “The team’s media manager is part of the squad and has authorized access to the PMOA. His presence there is not a violation. ICC protocols include provisions that allowed mendia manners to use cameras,” the pccb state. However, this defense appears shaky as PMOA Regulations Strictly Prohibit Mobile Phone Usage Usage in this restricted zone, even by media manners.
The incident occurred during a meeting called by match Reference andy Pycroft with Pakistan Team Officials, Including Captain Salman Ali Agha, Coach Mike Hesson, Manager Naveed Cheema, and Meedia MANAGER MANAGE MANAGE MANAGE MANAGE MANAGE MANAGE MANAGE MANAGE MANAGE Gillani. ICC General Manager was also present. The PCB Media Manager Recorded This Meeting, Which Discussed The Earlier Handshake Controversy Surrounding Players from India and Pakistan.The PCB has previously demanded pycroft’s removal and claimed he apologized during this meeting about the handshake incident. However, as timesofindia.com had reported, there was no apology. INTEAD, Regret was expressed for any possible Miscommunication with Pakistan Captain and Coach. The PCB Later shared the video footage without audio on social media.What is PMOA and What are the rules Regarding Mobile Phones?
Andy Pycroft (R) Takes Team Sheet from the Pakistan Captain Salman Ali Agha Before The Match Against The UAE in the Asia Cup. (PTI)
As per ICC’s Minimum Standards for Players and Match Officials Areas (PMOA) At International Mats, Definition of a Mobile Device is: Any Portable Device (Including, without Limitation, a Personal Digital Digital Assistant (PDA), Blackberry, Mobile PHONE, Mobile PHONE, SAMARTWATCH, SAMARTWACH What is capable of connecting toArticle 4.1.1: “No person shall be allowed to use and/or carry any mobile device for any reason whatsoever, whather to access the internet or otherwise, in the PMOA.”Exceptions to the Above Rule is mentioned in article 4.2 with relevant clauses being:4.2.1 Each Team Manager Shall Be Permitd to Carry a Mobile Device Within The PMOA, Provided that it can only be used eater: (a) by him/her for cricket operations; And/or (b) by any player or player support personnel for any important personal matter, provided that the team manager has given his expresses permission to the player or player support Such use;4.2.3 Each Team Security Manager shall be permitted to carry a mobile device with be used for any purpose, either inside or outside the PMOA at the venue, other than in the case of a security emergency;Further, to avoid any doubt, “Any Team Manager who Uses His Laptop Computer (or Any Other Similar Communication Device) Example, For Personal Use) Shall automatically be in breach of article 4.2.5, “Says the rule book.Meanwhile, tension continues to build as the pcb has counted evidence supporting their demand for an inquiry into the handshake controversy, despite the icc’s request for duosentation. This ongoing drama could intensify as India and Pakistan Prepare to face off in their second asia cup clash on Sunday.
