Asia Cup 2025 BCCI Pull Out : BCCI has taken the decision to pull out of the Asia Cup 2025 because tensions with Pakistan are increasing, which is leading the Asian Cricket Council.
The tournament, which was going to start in India from September 2025, is now likely to be cancelled. BCCI has also rebelled against the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
In this article, we have shared this decision of India with you all. Its impact has also been explained, and the twist in the story is quite intense, so let’s start the article.
Asia Cup 2025 BCCI Pull Out
BCCI made this move because Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan was heading the ACC. Pakistan’s Interior Minister and PCB Chairman took over the position after Jay Shah became ICC Chairman.
According to BCCI sources, India cannot play in a tournament that is being run by a Pakistani minister, and this is the sentiment across the nation right now.
This decision also came after a terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 soldiers lost their lives. India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan, is currently being discussed with the Indian government and is aiming to isolate Indian cricket from Pakistan.
Impact on the Asia Cup 2025
India’s withdrawal could lead to the cancellation of the Asia Cup, a T20 event scheduled ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which features India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
India, the defending champions, brings in the most sponsorship, including deals with Sony Pictures Networks India, which pays $170 million for media rights.
Without India-Pakistan matches, the broadcaster will lose a lot of ad revenue, and the PCB will also suffer a loss of around ₹165–220 crore per cycle. The ACC, under Naqvi, will struggle financially, and teams like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will also lose revenue.
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Past Tensions in Cricket
There has been no bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan since 2007 due to political issues, and they’ve only faced each other in ICC or ACC events.
In 2023, India refused to play in Pakistan for the Asia Cup, and a hybrid model was adopted. India went on to win the title in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan missed the final.
In the 2025 Champions Trophy, India’s match in Dubai was not held in Pakistan because the BCCI had raised objections.
Fan and Expert Reactions
Fans are quite divided right now. Some support BCCI’s decision, prioritizing national security and saying that there should be no compromise on national interest.
Others are disappointed, as they’re missing the iconic India-Pakistan clashes, which are global cricket highlights. Experts like Sunil Gavaskar have suggested that India can skip the Asia Cup and instead create a new tournament with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, excluding Pakistan.
What’s Next for the Asia Cup?
The ACC will hold a meeting very soon to decide the structure of the tournament. The event could be scrapped without India, or a hybrid model might be considered again.
Past models have still favoured India. The PCB is already facing a loss of ₹700 crore from the Champions Trophy due to India’s absence, and this could deal another financial blow.
The BCCI is currently in a strong position, with backing from the government, and this may force the ACC to reconsider its leadership and overall structure.
