DHAKA, Bangladesh: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dhaka, with all 25 member nations in attendance, as the ACC President Mohsin Naqvi said that the final decision on the Asia Cup will be announced soon.
Mohsin Naqvi lauded the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for its exceptional hospitality throughout the two-day ACC meeting.
“I would like to thank the BCB for their warm hospitality and all member countries for their active participation,” Naqvi said at a press conference following the ACC meeting.
Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), underscored the collective resolve of the ACC member nations to propel Asian cricket forward.
“We have decided to work together for the betterment of cricket,” he affirmed.
Regarding the Asia Cup 2025, Naqvi assured that a final decision will be made soon, adding that discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are ongoing.
“A decision regarding the Asia Cup will be announced shortly,” he stated. “Talks with the Indian Cricket Board are ongoing, and we’re optimistic everything will be resolved in due course.”
The meeting, hosted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), comes ahead of the Asia Cup tournament, scheduled to be hosted by India in September this year.
President Asian Cricket Council Mohsin Naqvi's group photo with office bearers of 24 other ACC member countries at the annual general council meeting held in Dhaka 📸 pic.twitter.com/dk8APQz2K0
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On Wednesday, Indian media reported that the BCCI, reversing an earlier decision, would attend the ACC’s annual meeting virtually. The BCCI had previously declined to travel to Dhaka, citing tensions with Bangladesh and threatening to boycott the meeting.
Collective efforts to promote cricket
Naqvi said that all members participated in the meeting. He reiterated that he was hopeful of the ACC and BCCI resolving their pending issues, “and we will have the Asia Cup also”.
The ACC President described the AGM as both “fruitful and memorable,” indicating productive outcomes and a positive collaborative spirit among the participating nations.
“These two days were truly memorable. No one wants politics involved — the meeting was held in a very positive environment.”
Responding to concerns about the absence of certain representatives, Naqvi clarified that while not everyone could attend in person, every member of the board was represented.
“Some people couldn’t make it to Dhaka — that happens. I myself missed a meeting in Singapore once. Sometimes it’s due to scheduling conflicts, but the important thing is that all member boards were represented.”
Stressing the importance of unity and collaboration, Naqvi highlighted the collective responsibility of working for the growth of cricket in the region.
“This is a team effort, and we will continue to hold such meetings in the future,” the ACC President added.
Naqvi also confirmed that discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board on several matters are underway. “Please wait for the official announcement,” he concluded.
ACC approves calendar for 2025-26
After the AGM, a press release issued by the ACC said the meeting was with “100 percent” attendance.
It said the meeting approved the comprehensive tournament calendar for 2025–2026, in line with the ACC’s sustained commitment to delivering structured development and high-quality cricketing opportunities across its member countries.
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The press release also announced the inclusion of cricket in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 to be held in Japan, which would see the participation of 10 men’s and eight women’s teams from across the continent, to be chosen based on their rankings.
The organisation also welcomed three new nations, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and the Philippines, as members, “extending the reach of the sport into new and emerging cricket regions”.
The council and members also reaffirmed their support for the development and promotion of Asian cricket “whilst always putting cricket first”.
The meeting was adjourned with members “reiterating their joint commitment to a forward-looking vision; one that nurtures excellence, inclusion and broadens the game’s reach across the continent”.
