The Asia Cup 2025 is facing a serious threat as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lock horns over where to hold a key meeting. This isn’t just about cricket—it’s a power struggle that could change the tournament’s future. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is set for July 24 and 25 in Dhaka, but the BCCI wants it moved elsewhere. If they don’t get their way, they might skip it, and that could spell trouble for the Asia Cup.
The BCCI’s push to change the venue comes from tensions between India and Bangladesh. They’ve got support from Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, two big players in the ACC. The rules say at least three of the five main cricket nations—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan—need to show up for the meeting to count. Plus, ten smaller member countries must join in. With India, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan against Dhaka, the meeting might not even happen legally.
On the other side, Mohsin Naqvi, who runs the PCB and the ACC, won’t budge. He’s sticking with Dhaka and even went to Afghanistan to win them over. But word is, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) told India they won’t go to Dhaka either. This leaves the PCB standing firm but possibly alone.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is stuck in the middle. Their temporary boss, Aminul Islam, said yes to hosting the meeting, but not everyone in the BCB agrees. Some think he jumped in too fast without seeing the bigger picture—especially how it might upset India. A few even asked him to cancel, but Aminul said he’d already promised the PCB and won’t back out.
This fight isn’t just about a meeting room. It’s hitting the Asia Cup 2025, planned for September 10 to 28 in the UAE, where the BCCI is the host. If the Dhaka meeting goes ahead, India might pull out of the tournament. If it doesn’t, Pakistan might walk away instead. Either way, losing India or Pakistan would hurt the event’s popularity and the ACC’s wallet, especially for TV deals.
Things got messier recently in Birmingham, where Indian cricket stars refused to face Pakistan because Shahid Afridi was on their team. It’s a sign of how deep the rivalry runs, and it’s making fans wonder if the Asia Cup can even happen.
Right now, no one knows what’s next. The Dhaka meeting will decide a lot—will the Asia Cup 2025 go on as planned, or will it fall apart? Cricket lovers are waiting to see how this plays out. Keep an eye on this story—it’s far from over.
