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India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Asia Cup 2025 In Trouble? BCCI Refuses To Attend ACC Meet In Dhaka; Here's Why
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to boycott any resolution passed during the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) if it takes place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as currently scheduled. Sources close to the matter confirmed that India has refused to attend the meeting due to ongoing issues in Bangladesh. The ACC's AGM is slated for July 24 in Dhaka, and the key item on the agenda is finalizing the details of the 2025 Asia Cup, a six-team tournament expected to be played in the T20 format. Despite India being the designated host of the tournament, the ACC has yet to release an official schedule or venue. A source revealed that BCCI has formally requested ACC President and current Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, to shift the meeting venue away from Dhaka. However, no response has been received, prompting BCCI's strong stance. The Asia Cup can only go forward if the meeting location is shifted from Dhaka. Mohsin Naqvi is applying undue pressure on India regarding this issue. If the venue remains unchanged, the BCCI will boycott any resolution passed during the meeting,' said the source. Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to impact cricket scheduling. In 2023, India declined to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, leading to Sri Lanka hosting India's matches at a neutral venue. Similarly, during the 2025 Champions Trophy held in Pakistan, India opted to play its matches in Dubai instead. Adding to the complications, India and Bangladesh had mutually agreed to postpone India's scheduled tour of Bangladesh from August 2025 to September 2026 due to the prevailing political and security climate. Earlier in 2025, rumors circulated on social media that India might pull out of both the Men's Asia Cup and the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup due to rising cross-border tensions. However, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed such reports, calling them "speculative and imaginary," and clarified that no formal communication had been made to the ACC regarding India's withdrawal from any events. India remains the defending champion of the Asia Cup, and the tournament's fate now hinges on the resolution of these off-field diplomatic challenges. Whether the ACC will reconsider the venue or stick to its original plan remains to be seen.
Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Pakistan won't send hockey teams to India, say government sources
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over "security" concerns. KARACHI – Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over 'security' concerns, government sources told AFP on July 12, potentially jeopardising their place at the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The nuclear-armed neighbours traded the worst violence in decades during a four-day conflict in May that killed 70 people. Pakistan was due to participate in the Men's Asia Cup for hockey to be hosted by India in August and September, for which the federation had sought the government's clearance. 'After the recent war, the security and safety of our hockey players will be at risk,' said a sports ministry source, who asked not to be identified. Pakistan will also not participate in the Junior World Cup in India in November, the source said. Once a force in international hockey, with three Olympic gold medals and four world titles, Pakistan have slumped to 15th in the rankings. Not featuring in the Asia Cup will likely cost Pakistan a place in the 2026 senior World Cup to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Government looking at enhancing laws around vaping to tackle issue of drug-laced vapes in Singapore Singapore Why the vape scourge in Singapore concerns everyone Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons Singapore Organised crime groups pushing drug-laced vapes in Asia including Singapore: UN Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore From Normal stream to Parliament: 3 Singapore politicians share their journeys Business 29 Jollibean workers get help from MOM, other agencies, over unpaid salaries Asia Why China's high-end hotels are setting up food stalls outside their doors A second government source also confirmed the decision to AFP. Pakistan's foreign office has not responded to AFP's request for comment. India stalled all bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which it blamed on militants based across the border. Cricket has been the most affected sport, with the two countries only meeting each other in multinational events abroad. India refused to visit Pakistan in 2025, when it hosted the Champions Trophy, forcing the final to be staged on neutral ground in Dubai. In a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan will also not send its women's cricket team to India for the 50-over World Cup later in 2025 and the T20 World Cup in 2026. They agreed instead to play their matches in Sri Lanka. Pakistan's hockey team last toured India for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, finishing fifth amongst six teams. Meanwhile, over in India, the nation's top-flight football league, the Indian Super League, is on hold, the country's football federation (AIFF) announced on July 12, citing stalled negotiations for a contract renewal with their commercial partners, Reliance-led Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). Talks to renew the 2010 agreement stalled after India's Supreme Court asked the AIFF not to renew their deal with FSDL until its order, the federation said. A case to implement a new constitution for the AIFF is ongoing at the country's Supreme Court. AFP, REUTERS
Gulf Today
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Pakistan won't send hockey teams to India
Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over "security" concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday, potentially jeopardising their place in next year's World Cup. The nuclear-armed neighbours traded the worst violence in decades during a four-day conflict in May that killed 70 people. Pakistan was due to participate in the Men's Asia Cup for field hockey to be hosted by India in August and September, for which the federation had sought the government's clearance. "After the recent war the security and safety of our hockey players will be at risk," said a sports ministry source, who asked not to be identified. Pakistan will also not participate in the Junior World Cup in India in November, the source said. Once a force in international hockey, with three Olympic gold medals and four world titles, Pakistan has slumped to 15th in the rankings. Not featuring in the Asia Cup will likely cost Pakistan a place in next year's senior World Cup to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium. A second government source also confirmed the decision to AFP. Pakistan's foreign office has not responded to AFP's request for comment. Agence France-Presse
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First Post
12-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Pakistan will not send field hockey teams to compete in tournaments in India over security concerns
Pakistan hockey team will not travel to India for the upcoming events scheduled to take place in India. The decision could backfire for Pakistan as it could jeopardise their spot in next year's world cup. read more Pakistan will not send field hockey teams to compete in tournaments in India over security concerns. AFP The incessant tensions between India and Pakistan have consistently impacted sports between the two nations. The nuclear-armed neighbors were embroiled in the worst violence in decades during a four-day conflict in May. The action on the border was bound to have a deeper impact, and as a consequence, it has been established that Pakistan will not travel to India for the upcoming hockey tournaments over 'security' concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday. The decision, however, could backfire for Pakistan, as skipping the upcoming Asia Cup could jeopardize their place in next year's World Cup. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | India break seven-match losing streak with thrilling 4-3 win over Belgium in FIH Pro League Pakistan will not participate in hockey events scheduled to happen in India Pakistan was due to participate in the Men's Asia Cup for field hockey to be hosted by India in August and September, for which the federation had sought the government's clearance. 'After the recent war the security and safety of our hockey players will be at risk,' said a sports ministry source, who asked not to be identified. Furthermore, Pakistan will also not participate in the Junior World Cup in India in November. Once a formidable competitor in the international hockey scene, Pakistan have slumped to 15th in the hockey rankings. Opting out of the Asia Cup will likely cost Pakistan a place in next year's senior World Cup to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium. A second government source also confirmed the decision to AFP. Pakistan's foreign office has not responded to AFP's request for comment. India stalled all bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which it blamed on militants based across the border. Cricket remains most affected Cricket has been the most affected sport, with the two countries only meeting each other in multinational events abroad. India refused to visit Pakistan this year when it hosted the Champions Trophy, forcing the final to be staged on neutral ground in Dubai. In a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan will also not send its women's cricket team to India for the 50-over World Cup later this year and the T20 World Cup in 2026. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They agreed instead to play their matches in Sri Lanka. Pakistan's hockey team last toured India for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, finishing fifth among six teams. (With inputs from AFP)
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Pakistan won't send hockey teams to India for Asia Cup and Junior World Cup: government sources
Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over 'security' concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday, potentially jeopardising its place in next year's World Cup. The nuclear-armed neighbours traded the worst violence in decades during a four-day conflict in May that killed 70 people. Pakistan was due to participate in the Men's Asia Cup for field hockey to be hosted by India in August and September, for which the federation had sought the government's clearance. 'After the recent war the security and safety of our hockey players will be at risk,' said a sports ministry source, who asked not to be identified. Pakistan will also not participate in the Junior World Cup in India in November, the source said. Once a force in international hockey, with three Olympic gold medals and four world titles, Pakistan has slumped to 15th in the rankings. Not featuring in the Asia Cup will likely cost Pakistan a place in next year's senior World Cup to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium. A second government source also confirmed the decision to AFP. Pakistan's foreign office has not responded to AFP's request for comment. India stalled all bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which it blamed on militants based across the border. Cricket has been the most affected sport, with the two countries only meeting each other in multinational events abroad. India refused to visit Pakistan this year when it hosted the Champions Trophy, forcing the final to be staged on neutral ground in Dubai. In a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan will also not send its women's cricket team to India for the 50-over World Cup later this year and the T20 World Cup in 2026. They agreed instead to play their matches in Sri Lanka. Pakistan's hockey team last toured India for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, finishing fifth amongst six teams.
