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In a major development in the cricket world, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially declined to attend the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled in Dhaka. The decision has been communicated to ACC officials and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Sources indicate that the refusal is linked to India's strained political relations with Bangladesh, prompting broader concerns over cricket diplomacy in the region.
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India’s withdrawal has sparked a ripple effect, with cricket boards from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Oman also pulling out, citing discomfort with the Dhaka venue. This mass boycott has intensified pressure on the ACC and raised uncertainty about the event’s future.
Despite growing opposition, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi remains adamant about conducting the meeting in Bangladesh. However, ACC rules state that any major decision made without participation from significant member nations can be rendered null and void. This procedural hurdle could delay critical decisions, including finalising the Asia Cup venue and schedule.
As the September window for the tournament draws closer, fans, players, and officials are left in limbo. No alternative venue has been announced yet, and the absence of consensus risks pushing the Asia Cup into uncertainty.
