The fate of the Asia Cup 2025 is hanging in the balance, with just a few weeks left for the tournament to begin. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that they will not attend the crucial Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This stand-off has put the entire tournament in doubt.
Why Is BCCI Not Attending the Meeting?
- BCCI has informed both the ACC and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, that it will skip the meeting if it takes place in Dhaka.
- The main reason for the boycott is the current tense political relations between India and Bangladesh.
- India isn’t alone in this decision; Sri Lanka, Oman, and Afghanistan have also raised concerns and are likely to boycott the meeting if it remains in Dhaka.
What Does This Mean for the Asia Cup?
- If key members like India don’t attend the ACC meeting, any decisions taken may not be valid according to ACC rules.
- The BCCI has requested for the meeting to be held at another location, but there has been no positive response from the ACC or Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
- The Asia Cup 2025, planned for September, could be postponed or even cancelled if the venue issue is not resolved soon.
Why Is This a Big Issue?
- ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is firm about holding the meeting in Dhaka, which some see as an attempt to put extra pressure on India regarding tournament matters.
- There are only a few days left before the meeting, and the ACC has not provided any new updates or solutions.
- With the current deadlock, the future of Asia Cup 2025 remains highly uncertain.
India-Pakistan Cricket Relations
- India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series in over a decade.
- The last major series between the two was in 2012-13; India last toured Pakistan in 2005-06.
- In recent years—citing security concerns—India has refused to play tournaments in Pakistan, including the 2023 Asia Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy.
- Both nations now only agree to play each other at neutral venues, not on home soil.
What’s Next?
- All eyes are now on the ACC meeting on July 24 in Dhaka. If the issue isn’t sorted, the Asia Cup 2025 could be delayed or called off.
- With no official update from the ACC, Indian fans may have to wait longer to see top Asian teams battling for the prestigious trophy.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
