Archive · 13 Jun 2025
PCB Mulls Tri-Series Amidst Uncertainty Surrounding Asia Cup
The Asia Cup, a big cricket tournament planned for India in September, might be in trouble because of problems between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan's cricket board is worried because India hasn't said much about it.
Pakistan is talking to Afghanistan and UAE about a special tournament to replace it, possibly in Dubai in August.
The bosses of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), including Pakistan's cricket chairman, will soon decide what happens with the Asia Cup.
Pakistan is concerned about the silence from the BCCI regarding the 2025 Asia Cup.
India is scheduled to host the Asia Cup in September 2025, but relations with Pakistan are strained.
The PCB is exploring alternatives if India doesn't participate in the Asia Cup.
A tri-series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE is being discussed as a potential replacement.
The ACC president, also the PCB chairman, will discuss the Asia Cup's future soon.
- Who
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), UAE, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- What
- PCB is planning a tri-series with Afghanistan and UAE if the Asia Cup is cancelled or postponed.
- When
- August (potential tri-series). September 2025 (scheduled Asia Cup).
- Where
- India (original Asia Cup host), UAE (potential tri-series location), or Pakistan.
- Why
- Due to strained relations between India and Pakistan potentially impacting the Asia Cup.
India's Stance
Pakistan's Stance
Participation in Asia Cup
India's Stance
BCCI remains silent on hosting or participating in the Asia Cup due to cross-border tensions.
Pakistan's Stance
PCB seeks alternative plans to ensure cricket continuity.
- Event
- Asia Cup 2025
- Original Host
- India
- Potential Replacement
- Tri-series between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE
- Key Players
- PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (also ACC president), BCCI
- Strained Relations
- India and Pakistan
