BCCI Opposes ACC AGM in Dhaka

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to boycott any decisions made at the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting, if it is held in Dhaka on July 24, 2025.

According to reports, the BCCI has strongly opposed the meeting location due to the current unstable situation in Bangladesh and has officially requested a change of venue. However, they have received no response from the ACC leadership.

Mohsin Naqvi Under Fire for Pressure Tactics

The ACC is currently chaired by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief and Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. Sources inside the BCCI claim that Naqvi is attempting to “apply unnecessary pressure” on the Indian board by pushing forward with the meeting in Dhaka despite objections.

“We asked for a venue change, but nothing has been done. If Mohsin Naqvi continues with the meeting in Dhaka, the BCCI will boycott all resolutions,” a BCCI source stated.

Asia Cup 2025 in Jeopardy

This latest dispute places the 2025 Asia Cup in serious doubt. The tournament, set to feature six teams in the T20 format, has no confirmed schedule or venue yet. Though September has been floated as a possible timeframe, nothing has been officially announced.

India is the official host of the tournament, but if this standoff continues, the event may face delays or restructuring.

India Refused to Travel to Bangladesh

In light of recent events in Bangladesh, India has refused to travel for the scheduled ACC meeting. The BCCI and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had also postponed India’s tour of Bangladesh, originally set for August 2025, pushing it to September 2026.

Past Tensions Impacting Present Decisions

Cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan continue to impact major cricket events:

• In 2023, India declined to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, leading to Sri Lanka being chosen as a neutral venue for India’s matches.

• During the Champions Trophy earlier this year, India again refused to play in Pakistan and opted to play all matches in Dubai.

Speculation on Withdrawal from ACC Events

Earlier in May, several media reports suggested that India had pulled out of:

• The 2025 Asia Cup

• The Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup (to be held in Sri Lanka)

However, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia denied these reports, calling them “speculative and imaginary.” He confirmed that the BCCI had not withdrawn from any tournament nor held any such discussions.

Conclusion: Will Asia Cup 2025 Be Played?

With the BCCI firm on its stance and the ACC leadership not budging, the Asia Cup’s future hangs in the balance. Unless the meeting venue is shifted from Dhaka, the BCCI may carry out its boycott threat, potentially derailing one of Asia’s biggest cricket events.

Key Highlights:

• BCCI to boycott ACC resolutions if AGM is held in Dhaka.

• Mohsin Naqvi accused of putting undue pressure on India.

• Asia Cup 2025 schedule and venue still not confirmed.

• India refuses to travel to Bangladesh amid rising tensions.

• BCCI denies media reports of Asia Cup withdrawal.