Although no specific announcement was made regarding the Asia Cup after the ACC meeting in Dhaka, it is believed that much of the uncertainty has been eased. After the meeting, ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi said that discussions are underway with the BCCI regarding the tournament.
However, news has spread in the Indian media that the BCCI has given the green light to host the tournament. Speculation is rife that the two arch-rivals India and Pakistan are going to face each other in the tournament. However, nothing has been officially known about this.
Initially, it was heard that BCCI did not want to attend the Asian Cricket Council meeting in Dhaka on July 24. Later, however, a BCCI representative joined the meeting online. After the meeting, ACC chief Naqvi faced the media. There, he said that it is a matter of great joy that all 25 countries of the council have joined the meeting. Naqvi is hopeful that every member country will rise above politics and work for the interest of cricket.
But the ACC chief could not say anything clear about the main agenda of the meeting today, the Asia Cup. He did not say anything more than that the council is in discussions with the BCCI about the Asia Cup. However, sources say that Indian Cricket Board Vice President Rajiv Shukla was involved in this meeting. He has taken the initiative to resolve the Asia Cup mess. Then, initially, discussions were held about the Asia Cup.
According to news agency PTI, the Asia Cup may be organized in the United Arab Emirates in September. There, India and Pakistan will be placed in the same group. In that case, the question arises, after the India-Pak match in the Legends League was canceled a few days ago, will the two arch-rivals face off in the Asia Cup? Will the two teams agree to play against each other? Although nothing is officially known about the whole matter.
According to the schedule circulated in the media, the Asia Cup is scheduled to begin on September 5. The final is on September 21. And the possibility of India-Pakistan facing off on September 7. Although nothing is final yet.
FAQ
Are India and Pakistan scheduled to play on September 7, 2025?
India vs Pakistan is one of the biggest rivalries in world cricket, drawing massive fan interest and media attention.
What format is the Asia Cup 2025 being played in?
The 2025 Asia Cup is being held in the One Day International (ODI) format, as preparation for the upcoming ICC events.
Have India and Pakistan played recently in the Asia Cup?
Yes, the two teams faced each other in past Asia Cup editions, but matches sometimes get washed out or canceled due to rain or scheduling.
What are the chances that the India-Pakistan match will actually happen?
The match is expected to take place if both teams qualify from their respective groups into the Super Four stage.