Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Asia Cup Venue Shifted to UAE Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
The 2025 Asia Cup, a cricket tournament, might be moved from India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This is because of tension between India and Pakistan.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is in charge and hopes the tournament will still happen.
A final decision will be made soon.
The UAE has been a backup location before for India-Pakistan matches.
Some reports say the tournament might not happen, but officials are still hopeful.
The BCCI (India's cricket board) has not said they are pulling out of the tournament.
The 2025 Asia Cup may be moved from India to the UAE due to India-Pakistan tensions.
The ACC, chaired by the PCB chief, has reportedly made the shift.
A final decision is expected at the ICC's Annual General Meeting next month in Singapore.
The UAE has been a backup venue for India-Pakistan matches in neutral settings.
BCCI has not discussed opting out, according to secretary Devajit Saikia.
- Who
- The ACC, chaired by PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.
- What
- The 2025 Asia Cup venue may be changed.
- When
- A final decision is expected next month.
- Where
- The tournament might move from India to the UAE.
- Why
- Due to India-Pakistan tensions.
Tournament Cancellation
Tournament Proceeding
Tournament Status
Tournament Cancellation
Some reports suggest the tournament may not go ahead.
Tournament Proceeding
Stakeholders remain cautiously optimistic.
- Tournament
- 2025 Asia Cup
- Original Host
- India
- Potential New Host
- UAE
- Governing Body
- ACC
- Format
- T20
- PCB Chief
- Mohsin Naqvi