Here’s why Team India may skip the Asia Cup 2025 this September
The Asia Cup 2025 might be in jeopardy as the tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, which could cause changes to the deal. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced in October that they would withdraw from all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments because the situation has ramped up hostility. The ACC is currently run by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi (who is also the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board). The BCCI has made formal notifications to the ACC that it will withdraw from both the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup next month and the Men’s Asia Cup in September.
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BCCI Actions to Distance from ACC Amid Political Tensions
A BCCI executive, when asked, said, “The Indian team cannot play in a tournament run by a Pakistani minister. This is a reflection of the national sentiment.” India playing host to the Asia Cup without an Indian participant would not be economically viable. India’s absence, especially for high-profile clashes between India and Pakistan, would restrict sponsorship and broadcaster interest. Currently the share model allocates broadcasting income at 15% for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
The imminent 2023 Asia Cup and 2024 ICC Champions Trophy were also impacted by other similar Indian political developments forcing in previous changes of the venues, and with these situations still developing it’s unclear about the future of the Asia Cup and India-Pakistan cricket until 2025.
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