Latest news with #ShammiSilva
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Asia Cup: Tournament likely to start on Sept 10; UAE tipped as host amid uncertainty
India beat Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Final on September 17, 2023 (Image by) Birmingham : The Asia Cup , which looked in great danger at one point a few months back due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, might take place, afterall. Even as nothing has been finalised and announced as yet, TOI has learnt that the tournament is likely to start from Sept 10. While India are the hosts of the tournament, the venue is expected to be UAE. While a top BCCI official told this paper "that everything around the tournament was mere speculation and nothing had been finalized so far," it's possible that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) could release the schedule of the six-team tournament in the first week of July. On June 2, the ACC had announced that it was "rescheduling the ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, previously set to commence on June 6, 2025, in Sri Lanka." "The decision to postpone the tournament comes after consultations were held on a letter received from Shammi Silva, President Sri Lanka Cricket Board, who wrote to the President of the ACC, seeking postponement of the event citing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns owing to the spread of chikungunya disease in the region," the ACC statement said. With the T20 World Cup in Feb-March next year in India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will be played in the T20 format - is likely to begin on September 10. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Многофункционален таблет – едно устройство за всички ваши нужди! Прочетете още Undo Along with India and Pakistan, the participating teams will include Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the UAE. In fact, Sony Liv, the official telecaster of the tournament, has begun promotional activities for the tournament, which had plunged into uncertainty following the the Pahalgam terror attack on June 22 followed by India launching Operation Sindoor in May. Team India's Intense Nets at Edgbaston 🔥 | Prep for 2nd Test vs England With the ACC deciding that when it is India or Pakistan's turn to host the Asia Cup, the tournament would be held in a neutral venue and not on a hybrid model, UAE is the most likely venue for the tournament. Interestingly, while there have been growing calls in India to boycott Pakistan in multilateral events, as per the International Cricket Council's (ICC) recently schedules, the women's teams of India and Pakistan are slated to clash with each other in the ODI World Cup (hosted by India & Sri Lanka) in Colombo on Oct 5, and then in the 2026 T20 World Cup on June 14 at Edgbaston in England. In May, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia had denied a news report that the BCCI has decided to pull out of all tournaments organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in order to isolate Pakistan, following the escalating tension between India and Pakistan. Poll Do you believe the Asia Cup will successfully take place in UAE this September? Yes, it will happen No, it will be canceled Saikia had said, "Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news items about BCCI's decision not to participate in Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both ACC's events. Such news is devoid of any truth as till now, the BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding ensuing ACC events, leave alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men and women. The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary. It may be said that the BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC events takes place and any important decision is reached, the same will be announced through the media." Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Express Tribune
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak Women's WC ties in Colombo
Colombo's famous R Premadasa Cricket Stadium, acting as a neutral venue, is likely to host Pakistan's matches during the ICC Women's World Cup which is to be held in India in October this year. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan will play all their women's 50-over World Cup matches in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo when India hosts this year's tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. Politically-estranged India and Pakistan, who have not played a bilateral series since 2013, will play their matches in neutral venues when either country hosts an ICC event, the sport's global governing body announced in December. "The venues for the knockouts are dependent on Pakistan qualifying as two alternative venues have been identified for one semi-final and the final," the ICC said. "Colombo will be the venue for the first semi-final and the final only if Pakistan qualify for those stages." Bengaluru, where the tournament will start with India playing in the opening match, will host the final on November 2 if Pakistan are knocked out earlier in the tournament, the ICC added. Bengaluru will also stage the second semi-final on October 30, a day after the first semi-final in Colombo or Guwahati. Visakhapatnam and Indore are the two other host cities for the eight-team tournament. India played all their matches in Dubai when Pakistan hosted the men's Champions Trophy this year, including the final which they won. Both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League were suspended last month amid clashes between the two countries following an attack targeting tourists that killed 26 people in Kashmir in April. Matches resumed after a ceasefire was announced. The neutral venue arrangement between the countries will also be in place for the men's T20 World Cup in 2026, which India will co-host with Sri Lanka, and the women's T20 World Cup in 2028 in Pakistan. Reuters Women's Emerging Asia Cup postponed The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the postponement of the ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025, which was originally scheduled to begin on June 6 in Sri Lanka. The decision follows a formal request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva, who wrote to ACC President Mohsin Raza Naqvi, citing adverse weather conditions and growing health concerns stemming from a chikungunya outbreak in the region. In a statement, ACC President Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the council's dedication to women's cricket. "The ACC is committed to providing opportunities for young women cricketers to develop their skills and compete at the highest level," said Mr. Mohsin Raza Naqvi, President Asian Cricket Council. "We understand the strategic significance of this tournament in shaping the future of women's cricket in Asia, and we will work diligently to reschedule the event at the earliest possible date," he added. The ACC emphasised that it remains focused on promoting women's cricket and nurturing emerging talent across the continent. New dates for the tournament will be announced in due course. Meanwhile, speculation had been circulating in the media regarding India's possible withdrawal from ACC tournaments due to ongoing cross-border tensions. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly refuted these claims. Speaking to the Indian media, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified the board's position regarding participation in ACC events, firmly denying any withdrawal rumors. "There has been no discussion or decision to withdraw from any ACC event. Our current focus remains on the Indian Premier League and the upcoming England series for both the men's and women's teams."
Business Recorder
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
ACC postpones 2025 Women's Emerging Asia Cup
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has indefinitely postponed the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025, which was set to begin on June 6 in Sri Lanka. The decision was taken following a request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva, who cited adverse weather conditions and a growing outbreak of the chikungunya virus as key concerns. In a press release issued on Sunday, the ACC stated that the tournament was being delayed following consultations held in response to Silva's letter addressed to ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. 'The decision to postpone the tournament comes after consultations were held on a letter received from Mr. Shammi Silva… citing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns owing to the spread of chikungunya disease in the region,' the statement read. ACC Emerging Women's T20 Asia Cup: Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan The council assured participating teams, fans, and stakeholders that new dates for the tournament would be announced soon and thanked them for their understanding and patience. ACC President Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the council's commitment to the development of women's cricket across Asia. 'The ACC is fully committed to providing platforms for young women cricketers to grow and compete,' Naqvi said, adding that efforts were already underway to reschedule the tournament at the earliest. Meanwhile, speculation about India's possible withdrawal from future ACC events due to political tensions has been rejected by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 'There has been no discussion or decision to withdraw from any ACC event,' BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told Indian media. 'Our current focus remains on the IPL and the upcoming England series for both the men's and women's teams.'
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
19-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
How BCCI's stance on Asia Cup could hurt Pakistan financially, potentially lead to cancellation of tournament
The BCCI reportedly informed the Asian Cricket Council, which is currently headed by Pakistan Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, of its decision to withdraw from the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup and the Men's Asia Cup this year. read more Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were expected to face each other at least twice, potentially three times at the 2025 Asia Cup. AP The Board of Control for Cricket in India has been advised to completely boycott Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which led to escalating tensions that eventually culminated in a military showdown between the two nuclear-armed South Asian nations. And not just boycott them in the men's game but across all levels, including in women's cricket as well as at the U-19 level. On Monday, the powerful board took its first step in that direction by reportedly conveying to the Asian Cricket Council its decision to withdraw the Indian team from the two continental events that will be taking place later this year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While the ACC Women's Emerging Teams Cup is also scheduled to take place this year, the spotlight is firmly fixed on the Men's Asia Cup – where India and Pakistan would have been expected to face each other a couple of times at the very least and potentially thrice. The Indian board, however, have made it clear they cannot send their teams to compete in an event organised by a body that has a Pakistani minister as its president. Pakistan Cricket Board president Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the country's Federal Interior Minister, had succeed his Sri Lanka Cricket counterpart Shammi Silva as ACC chief last month. 'The Indian team can't play in a tournament that is organised by the ACC whose chief is a Pakistan minister. That's the sentiment of the nation. We have verbally communicated to ACC about our withdrawal from the upcoming Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and our future participation in their events too is on hold. We are in constant touch with the Indian government,' a BCCI source was quoted by The Indian Express as saying on Monday. Why the BCCI's announcement will hit Pakistan hard Unlike their Indian counterparts, who virtually run the sport thanks to their financial might, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is largely dependent on the income that it earns from the International Cricket Council and the ACC. And an Indian withdrawal from a global or an Asian event spells trouble for Pakistan one way or another. 'The ICC is a politicised body divided between the Asian and Western blocs and 90 per cent of its revenues are generated from India. It is frightening,' former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja had said in 2021, back when he was heading the PCB. 'In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket and if tomorrow the Indian PM decides he will not allow any funding to Pakistan, this cricket board can collapse,' Raja added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD If India's withdrawal from the Asia Cup does not lead to the tournament's cancellation this year, it certainly will be a loss-making venture for the ACC which in turn will affect the boards who will be participating in the event. India, after all, aren't just successful across formats and have been winning or finishing runners-up across ICC and ACC events in recent years – they are also the biggest draw from the organisers and sponsors' point of view. And the absence of the Men in Blue will means no India-Pakistan contest either. The two arch-rivals have not played bilateral cricket since the 2012-13 season, and a meeting between the two nations, whether in an ICC or an ACC event, is something of a Christmas gift for broadcasters. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) had acquired the rights for the Asia Cup for the next eight years for a sum of US$ 170 million last year. However, India's likely withdrawal from this year's event will likely lead to re-negotiations between the broadcaster and the Dubai-based ACC, which in turn will make the pockets of the PCB and other Asian boards lighter. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Cancellation of Asia Cup likely on the cards India had boycotted the 1986 edition of the Asia Cup, which had featured hosts Sri Lanka alongside Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Lankans went on to win the tournament after defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final. Interestingly, it was India's strained relations with Sri Lanka and not Pakistan that led to their withdrawal from that edition of the tournament. However, it is highly unlikely in this day and age that the Asia Cup will go ahead without India being part of the action, given the number of eyeballs that the Men in Blue attract and how their presence skyrockets ad rates. In an age where financial power plays a huge role in the sport, India's participation can prove to be a deal-breaker from the broadcasters' perspective. And the BCCI did flex its muscle recently by ensuring all of India's matches in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year were moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from Pakistan, the country that had been awarded hosting rights for a global event for the first time in nearly three decades. The ICC wasn't willing to host the Champions Trophy without India, and it is highly unlikely that the ACC will go ahead following the BCCI's latest stance, despite Naqvi leading the organisation.
