Mohsin Naqvi reveals why he skipped ICC meeting, breaks silence on India-Pakistan tensions before Asia Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, Mohsin Naqvi, has finally revealed the real reason behind skipping the recent Jay Shah-led ICC meeting.

Mohsin Naqvi has also broken his silence on the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, which is all set to be played in September after receiving a green signal.

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I wasn’t able to go to Singapore in the recent ICC meeting, because...: Mohsin Naqvi

Recently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) hosted its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the leadership of new chairman Jay Shah in Singapore.

Mohsin Naqvi skipped the four-day meeting, and it came as a major surprise to many, with many believing that the PCB chief has boycotted the ICC.

Speaking after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in Dhaka, Mohsin Naqvi revealed that he was unable to attend the ICC meeting because he was stuck with a busy schedule.

"Several countries couldn’t able to come to Dhaka. It happens every time. I wasn’t able to go to Singapore [in the recent ICC meeting]. Because I was stuck. It’s a normal thing. Majority of the people have come. A lot of people can’t come because of their schedule. The point which is good for ACC and BCB is all 25 members participated in today’s meeting.

“It’s more ACC and BCCI. I am very much hopeful we will resolve the pending issue and we will also have the Asia Cup," Mohsin Naqvi said in an official statement.

Notably, the officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) didn't travel to Dhaka for the ACC meeting due to security reasons and attended it online.

We are in the consultation with BCCI - Mohsin Naqvi

Mohsin Naqvi further revealed that all the members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) participated in the Dhaka meeting.

ACC President added that they have been consulting with BCCI and will resolve the matter between the two boards soon and announce the Asia Cup 2025 details. He elaborated:

“First of all, the AGM meeting went very well. We have 25 members in ACC and all 25 members participated in the meeting. Second thing is I am thankful to all the members who came here and all the members who attending the meeting through zoom. Secondly, I really want to thank Aminul bhai for his hospitality and for BCB hospitality.

"The way they looked after us, we had amazing two days. It was very memorable and on behalf of the ACC, I want to thank for the way they have organized everything. Last thing is, we have all decided to work for cricket. None of us wants politics inside any of our organizations and it was a very good meeting in a very good atmosphere. I hope we will continue meeting like this in future as well.

“That will also be announced soon [regarding Asia Cup]. We are in the consultation with BCCI. We will hopefully resolve it also very soon. We discussed it and we have decided that myself and Aminul bhai have some issues resolved and we will get it done as soon as possible."

“On behalf of Bangladesh Cricket Board, I will like to thank Asian Cricket Council and its chairman Mohsin Naqvi for giving us this opportunity to host the wonderful event in Dhaka. And we proudly say that our meeting has finished very successfully.
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— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) July 24, 2025

Asia Cup to be held in UAE

As per a report in Cricbuzz, the Asia Cup 2025 is on, but the official decision on the matter will be made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the next AGM.

A total of eight teams - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman - will take part in the 19-match continental tournament.

Reportedly, the competition is likely to be held from September 10 to September 28 in the UAE, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) being the official hosts.