Mohsin Naqvi: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Next President

Leadership Transition in the Asian Cricket Council

• Mohsin Naqvi, current PCB chairman, expected to become the next ACC president

• Transition based on ACC's established rotation policy

• Jay Shah, current ACC president and BCCI secretary, to step down after extended tenure

• Naqvi's appointment is to be confirmed in the upcoming ACC meeting

• A two-year term is anticipated for Naqvi as ACC president

Upcoming Major Cricket Events in Asia

• Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted in India and played in T20 format.

• The Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled in Pakistan (February-March).

• Asia Cup 2027 is to be hosted by Bangladesh in ODI format.

• The T20 World Cup 2026 is to follow the Asia Cup 2025.

• These events highlight the significance of Asian cricket in the global calendar.

Diplomatic Challenges and Cross-Border Cricket

• Ongoing concerns about Pakistan's travel to India for the 2025 Asia Cup tournament.

• Questions remain about India's participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

• Pakistan's recent travel to India for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.

• Meetings between BCCI President Roger Binny and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

• There is a lack of clarity on India's participation in the Champions Trophy despite discussions.

Implications of Leadership Change

• Naqvi to oversee major tournaments as ACC president

• Responsibility for managing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan

• Potential for improved cricket relations in the Asian subcontinent

• Opportunity to address travel and security concerns for cross-border tournaments

• Focus on promoting and developing cricket across Asian member nations