ACC meeting faces boycott threat from BCCI, 3 other boards

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The Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) annual general meeting, scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, is facing uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and several other member boards are reportedly planning to boycott the event, citing political and diplomatic concerns.

According to India Today, the BCCI has officially informed ACC and Chairman Mohsin Naqvi-who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)-that they will not attend the meeting if it takes place in Dhaka.

A top-level source told the outlet that strained political ties between India and Bangladesh are behind BCCI’s decision.

Joining India in this potential boycott are the Sri Lanka, Oman, and Afghanistan cricket boards, who have also expressed reservations about the choice of venue. Despite these objections, ACC Chairman Naqvi remains firm on hosting the meeting in Dhaka, according to reports.

A source quoted by India Today said, “The BCCI has clearly communicated its position to the ACC and Chairman Naqvi. They even privately requested a change in venue, but no response has been received yet.”

The Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September in India, may now face complications. As per ACC’s constitution, any decision taken in the absence of key member boards may be considered invalid, casting further doubt over the tournament’s organization.

Sources told ANI, “The Asia Cup can only go ahead if the meeting venue is shifted from Dhaka. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is trying to pressure India unnecessarily. If he pushes ahead with the Dhaka meeting, BCCI will not recognize any decisions made.”

With just five days remaining before the meeting, the ACC is yet to issue an official statement on the matter. The UAE has emerged as a possible alternative venue, but if the standoff continues, a major administrative crisis could loom over Asian cricket.