The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly lodged a formal complaint with match referee Andy Pycroft regarding the conduct of Pakistani players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan during a recent India-Pakistan match. The complaint includes video evidence and seeks strict disciplinary action against the players for what the BCCI deems provocative gestures.

According to reports, the Indian side is unhappy with the behavior of Rauf and Farhan during the match. The specific gestures that prompted the complaint have not been detailed in full, but the BCCI has submitted video footage as evidence to support their claims. The Indian board is urging the authorities to impose severe disciplinary action on the Pakistani players.

This development is the latest in a series of incidents that have heightened tensions between the Indian and Pakistani cricket teams. Earlier in the Asia Cup, Pakistan raised objections to the umpiring in their matches against India and there was a no handshake controversy.

Following a previous match where India defeated Pakistan, some Pakistani officials alleged that the Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav, refused to shake hands with his Pakistani counterpart, Salman Ali Agha. This led to Pakistan lodging complaints with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and demanding the removal of Andy Pycroft as match referee, though these requests were reportedly rejected. Pakistan threatened to withdraw from the tournament but reversed course after what they claimed was an apology from Pycroft for miscommunication. However, sources have disputed that Pycroft actually apologized.

The current complaint from India adds another layer to the already strained relationship between the two sides. The ICC is yet to comment on the matter, but it is expected that they will review the evidence submitted by the BCCI and take appropriate action if warranted. This could include warnings, fines, or even suspensions for the players involved, depending on the severity of the alleged offenses.