BCCI Stays Quiet as Reports Suggest India vs Pakistan Clash in Asia Cup 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not confirmed anything yet, but reports suggest that India and Pakistan may face each other in the 2025 Asia Cup, which has stirred mixed reactions among fans.

The BCCI has chosen to remain silent on the Asia Cup 2025, as leaks indicate that India and Pakistan might be placed in the same group for the tournament scheduled in the second week of September. The reports also mention that the BCCI has agreed to host the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid playing at a neutral venue against Pakistan.

The BCCI is yet to provide an official statement on the matter, stating that further discussions are needed. Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC), mentioned that consultations are ongoing with the BCCI to resolve the issues.

Following the ACC AGM, where the BCCI participated after initially boycotting the event, speculations arose about India and Pakistan's potential encounter in the Asia Cup 2025. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the attendance of the BCCI at the AGM and hinted at an official announcement in the coming days.

Media outlets like the Times of India and India Today reported that the Asia Cup is set to proceed as planned, with both India and Pakistan likely to be in the same group. Discussions between BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla and ACC president Naqvi are scheduled to finalize the tournament schedule and venues.

Fans expressed mixed reactions on social media, criticizing the BCCI for considering the Asia Cup match against Pakistan despite recent tensions. While some questioned the decision, others highlighted the commercial aspects influencing the tournament's fate.

The final decision regarding India's participation in the Asia Cup and the match against Pakistan rests with the Indian government.

According to the source: Firstpost.