On Monday, various reports emerged about the BCCI informing the ACC about its decision to withdraw from the Women\u2019s Emerging Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the Men\u2019s Asia Cup, happening in June and September, respectively, citing the continuing tensions between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It is to be noted that the ACC is currently headed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Interior Minister in the country\u2019s central government.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news items about BCCI's decision not to participate in Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both ACC's events. Such news is devoid of any truth as till now, BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding the ensuing ACC events, let alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men and women.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary. It may be said that BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC events takes place and any important decision is reached, same will be announced through media,\" said Saikia in a statement issued to IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India does have the hosting rights for the Men\u2019s Asia Cup, set to happen in September this year in T20 format. Apart from India and Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Oman are supposed to be a part of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India is the defending champion of the Men\u2019s Asia Cup, after beating Sri Lanka in the 2023 final held in the 50-over format in Colombo. That event was also affected by India-Pakistan tensions. Originally set to be hosted entirely by Pakistan, the 2023 Men\u2019s Asia Cup was held in a hybrid model after India refused to travel there and had all its matches shifted to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This hybrid model was again replayed for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy \u2013 the tournament was to be played entirely in Pakistan. But India pushing for a hybrid model meant all of its games were played in Dubai. While Pakistan crashed out in the league stage, India eventually won the trophy in Dubai on March 9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India is the defending champion of the Men\u2019s Asia Cup, after beating Sri Lanka in the 2023 final held in the 50-over format in Colombo. That event was also affected by India-Pakistan tensions. Originally set to be hosted entirely by Pakistan, the 2023 Men\u2019s Asia Cup was held in a hybrid model after India refused to travel there and had all its matches shifted to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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