The Cricket Control Council in India (BCCI) is currently awaiting authorization from the Indian government before confirming the participation of the Asian Cup 2025. In particular, the BCCI, the official hosts, is expected to make the last appeal, with the decision on the government of India.
The Asian 2025 Cup should start on September 5, but there is an uncertainty about the participation of India. India recently engaged in a military conflict in May this year after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu-et-Cachemire. All decisions concerning the tournament depend on the participation of India.
BCCI awaits government approval before the Asian Cup 2025
According to a Cricbuzz report, the BCCI should announce its decision on India’s participation in the Asian 2025 Cup soon. The tournament is likely to be played in Sri Lanka or water.
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However, uncertainty remains as to whether India will play against Pakistan, in particular after the recent military tensions between the two nations. The final decision is expected in the coming days and will depend on the government’s position concerning any commitment with Pakistan.
“”A decision on the Asian Cup is expected in the coming days and it depends on the BCCI position on the continental championship in which the rivals of Pakistan, with whom the country was engaged in a military conflict not so long ago, will be involved, “said the report.
The ACE exhorts BCCI to clarify the stand on the Asian Cup 2025
With less than two months before the Asian tournament, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), led by the president of the PCB, Mohin Naqvi, urged the BCCI to clarify its stand. The ACC has feared that the current silence will disrupt commercial and marketing plans.
“We have been informed that in the absence of this information, their ability to plan effectively, to distribute resources and execute their campaigns is considerably limited.
“Our partner in sponsorship rights, TCM, described the associated commercial concerns, in particular in terms of deadlines required for effective monetization and activation planning,” ACC in BCCI wrote.
Asia Cup 2025 scheduled for September 5 to 21
The Asian tournament should be played from September 5 to 21. With limited alternative windows available this year, any cancellation could be damaging, in particular the Asian cricket council, because the tournament is a main source of income.
According to the Times of India, the 17 -day tournament calendar is almost finalized. India is expected to face Pakistan during a highly anticipated confrontation on September 7, with a second possible meeting on September 14. The final is expected on September 21.
This year’s Asian Cup will be played in T20 format, serving as a crucial preparatory event for the T20 2026 World Cup, which should be organized by India and Sri Lanka.
However, if the Indian government does not approve of the participation, the BCCI can explore the possibility of organizing a trial in the same window. The visit to Bangladesh India, including the ODI and the T20is, has already been postponed.
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