BREAKING: BCCI to join ACC meeting virtually amid Asia Cup 2025 uncertainty

In a significant development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed to attend the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, a move that could help clear the path for the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup, currently set to be hosted by the UAE in September.

Initially, the BCCI had objected to the meeting being held in Dhaka, citing India’s strained diplomatic ties with Bangladesh. Reports suggested that the Indian board, supported by cricketing nations like Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Oman, had requested the meeting be moved to a neutral venue. However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and ACC president Mohsin Naqvi remained firm on holding the gathering in the Bangladeshi capital.

After weeks of impasse, the BCCI has softened its stance, though not entirely. While senior BCCI officials will not travel to Dhaka, vice-president Rajeev Shukla will attend the meeting virtually. This move was confirmed by Times of India journalist Gaurav Gupta, who noted on X (formerly Twitter) that the "decks are clearing up for Asia Cup in UAE in September."

The President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Aminul Islam Bulbul, welcomed the President of the Asian Cricket Council, Mohsin Naqvi, with a bouquet of flowers. Mr. Naqvi arrived in Dhaka ahead of the ACC Annual General Meeting, marking a significant moment for Asian cricket. pic.twitter.com/doqWpXPZRb

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) July 23, 2025

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BCCI Steps In Virtually: Asia Cup 2025 Talks Begin Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

The meeting is expected to determine Team India’s participation in the continental event. While the Asia Cup has traditionally been a warm-up for the T20 World Cup, which follows in 2026, the political climate between India and Pakistan continues to cast a shadow over India’s presence.

Interestingly, the BCCI's attendance at the ACC meeting comes at a time of internal transition, as Board president Roger Binny has very recently turned 70 - the maximum age for BCCI office-bearers. Binny is now expected to leave, and Rajeev Shukla could soon take a greater leadership role in Indian cricket.

In the meantime, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Dhaka, greeted warmly by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul. The ACC meeting could either represent a fresh start for India-Pakistan bilateral relations or confirm the current status quo owing to the resolution of Asia Cup logistics. For now, BCCI logging in digitally indicates they are willing to engage - but with caution firmly in place.