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Mohsin Naqvi: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Next President

Mohsin Naqvi, current PCB chairman, is expected to become the next Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president, following Jay Shah's resignation.

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

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