BCCI may boycott the Asia Cup if PCB doesn't shift the ACC meeting venue from Dhaka

Asia Cup 2025 in Turmoil as BCCI to Shun ACC Meet in Dhaka
Dhaka / New Delhi, July 19, 2025 – The future of the Asia Cup 2025 hangs in uncertainty after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced it will not attend the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and may even boycott any decisions taken there.

BCCI Objects to Dhaka Venue
According to sources within the BCCI, the board has formally requested a change in the meeting venue, citing ongoing political tensions in Bangladesh. However, with no response from ACC president and Pakistan Cricket Board chair Mohsin Naqvi, the BCCI has warned it may reject any decisions made at the meeting.

 Support from Other Cricket Boards
India is not alone in its objection. Sri Lanka, Oman, and Afghanistan are also reportedly hesitant to attend the meeting if it remains in Dhaka. Their collective absence could impact the legitimacy of the meeting, as a quorum may not be met.

Asia Cup Planning in Jeopardy
The ACC meeting was expected to finalize the schedule and venues for the Asia Cup 2025, which is currently planned for September 5 to 21. With India officially designated as the host, their non-participation could lead to a deadlock, threatening the organization and execution of the tournament.

Hybrid Attendance Proposed
In an effort to resolve the dispute, the ACC proposed a hybrid format for the meeting, allowing member boards to join virtually. However, insiders suggest that the BCCI is not in favor of this solution and remains firm on its demand for a complete venue shift.

Venue Alternatives on the Table
If the ACC insists on holding the meeting in Dhaka, it is likely that India will advocate for shifting the Asia Cup itself to a neutral venue, such as the UAE. This would follow the precedent set in previous hybrid-format tournaments hosted under diplomatic pressure.