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The BCCI is yet to confirm anything, but media reports are flooded with news of India and Pakistan facing each other in the 2025 Asia Cup, something that hasn’t gone down well with fans.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to keep mum on the future of the Asia Cup 2025, as media leaks have flooded the internet that
India and Pakistan will be part of the same group in the tournament, set to take place in the second week of September. The reports also state that BCCI has agreed to organise the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite being the hosts. This will allow the Indian team to avoid travelling to a neutral venue for the matches against the Pakistan cricket team.

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A report in the Hindustan Times states that BCCI is yet to make any formal comment on the matter, as “further deliberations” are still required. “We are in consultations with the BCCI and hopefully we will resolve the (issues) very soon,” Mohsin Naqvi, The chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC), told reporters on Thursday in Dhaka.

India to play Pakistan in Asia Cup?

The news of India and Pakistan possibly being in the same group in the Asia Cup 2025 and that the BCCI has agreed to host the tournament, went viral after the Indian cricket board took part in the ACC AGM after
initially boycotting the event. The news of BCCI attending the AGM has been confirmed by secretary Devajit Saikia.

“Our vice-president Rajeev Shukla ji attended the ACC meeting. He will brief the members. I don’t believe in speculations so you will get to know officially in a few days time,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told news agency PTI.

Immediately after the AGM ended, media houses like the Times of India and India Today started reporting that the Asia Cup will be held as planned this year, despite the deteriorating relationship between India and Pakistan since the Pahalgam terror attack and that both the national teams could find themselves in the same group.

Reportedly, BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla and ACC president Naqvi are also due to meet again to finalise the schedule.

“It has been decided that the Asia Cup will be held. Shukla and Asian Cricket Council president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi are scheduled to meet in the coming days to finalise the venues and the tournament schedule.

“Being the designated hosts, the BCCI is likely to announce the schedule of the tournament in the next few days,” a BCCI source told the Times of India.

The source added that the BCCI is also in touch with the Indian government to obtain permission for the event. “The BCCI is in touch with the Indian government for permission to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup,” the source added.

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Fans slam BCCI over Asia Cup stand

The news of India playing Pakistan for the first time in international cricket since the Phalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, possibly at the Asia Cup, did not go down well with a few fans who slammed the BCCI on social media platforms.

“Despite the Pahalgam tragedy, India likely to face Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025. Promotions already underway. SHAME on @BCCI for not pulling out. Is wearing BLACK ARMBANDS all you can do?” a user asked on X.

Another user said: “Small money is involved so WCL got cancelled but India is still playing against Pakistan in Asia Cup and BCCI hasn’t cancelled it because the amount of money decides the level of patriotism.”

Here are some more reactions:

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While the pressure from broadcasters could be a reason behind BCCI’s possible agreement to the Asia Cup and playing against Pakistan, the ball is still in the Indian government’s court.


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