The ACC is chaired by the president of Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, who took care of in April.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) demanded an immediate response from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) concerning their participation in the Asian Cup 2025. Since tensions between India and Pakistan evolved at the beginning of May, doubts about the tournament that takes place.
BCCI press acts on the Asian Cup
Yesterday it was reported that the Asian Cup will start on September 5. However, it turns out that the BCCI has not yet accepted anything.
According to Times Now News, the ACC wrote to the Indian council and asked them to provide an answer as quickly as possible. The Asian body wrote that they had to start preparations 60 days before the start of the event. If September 5 is indeed the start date, they need an answer by July 5. It’s only three days.
“We have been informed that in the absence of this information, their ability to plan effectively, allocate resources and execute their campaigns is considerably limited. Effective monetization and activation planning “,” ACC wrote to BCCI.
Fear of monetary loss
ACC also pointed out that they were facing the pressure of TCM Sports and Sonyliv, their sponsors. Due to the loaded multinational calendar, the September window could be the only time the Asian Cup can be played. If this does not happen, the Asian Cup may not be able to take place this year. He stressed that the tournament is the only source of income in ACC, without which they cannot work.
“In addition, given the proximity of other major ICC and international events, Sony and TCM have raised concerns that new delays could lead to missed commercial opportunities that may not be recoverable due to existing planning and deadlines. As the male Asian Cup is the main source of income for the organization.
Insideport understands that the BCCI requests permission from the Indian government to play against Pakistan in the Asian Cup. If the government has no problem, Team India will participate in the event at 6 teams.
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The ACC led by Cricket Pakistan requires the immediate response of BCCI’s participation on the Asian Cup 2025
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