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Naqvi Lands in Dhaka as Tensions Rise Over Asia Cup Fate

By News Desk | July 24, 2025


In a climate thick with uncertainty and power play, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi touched down in Dhaka on Wednesday to chair what could become a defining moment for Asian cricket — the Annual General Meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Naqvi, who currently holds the presidency of the ACC, received a warm welcome at the airport from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan. His arrival sets the stage for a high-stakes meeting slated for Thursday — one that could determine whether the Asia Cup goes ahead as planned in September or slips into limbo.

Sources close to the matter say the ACC will host a formal dinner tonight in Dhaka to honour the dignitaries and board officials attending the meet. But behind the smiles and pleasantries, deeper tensions are simmering.


At the heart of the issue lies mounting political friction and alleged lobbying efforts from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), reportedly aimed at stalling the Asia Cup. If successful, this move could deliver a financial blow of over PKR 1.25 billion to the PCB — a staggering figure by any measure.

Insiders suggest this isn't just about scheduling or venues; it may be a strategic push to undercut Naqvi’s growing influence in regional cricket politics.

India, it seems, is not alone. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have reportedly aligned with the BCCI in opposing Dhaka as the venue for this pivotal meeting. Under ACC protocols, for the meeting to carry legal weight, at least three full Test-playing member boards and ten associate or full members must be present. With major players threatening to boycott — even virtually — the required quorum might not be reached, rendering any decisions null and void.

Ironically, India is the official host for this year’s Asia Cup, yet it has expressed its discomfort with Dhaka as the meeting’s location — a detail that raises eyebrows and intensifies the geopolitical undertones of the conflict.

As of now, the BCCI has yet to confirm its participation, either in person or via video link. Until then, the Asia Cup hangs in the balance, its future now entangled in a game far more complex than cricket alone.


Location: Asia

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