The future of the Asia Cup 2025 is uncertain after India and Sri Lanka skipped an important ACC Meeting held in Dhaka. The meeting was expected to finalize the host, format, and schedule of the tournament. India, which is the designated Asia Cup 2025 host, did not attend due to ongoing political tensions with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka also followed India’s lead by refusing to participate.
The ACC Meeting still took place with online participation available for member boards. However, the absence of two major cricketing nations has raised concerns about the tournament’s fate. The meeting coincided with the Pakistan-Bangladesh T20I tri-series, one reason Dhaka was selected as the venue. It was also supposed to mark Bangladesh’s return as a host for an ACC event after several years.
Despite being officially named the Asia Cup 2025 host, India is likely to request a neutral venue. This may be in line with earlier arrangements made during Pakistan’s hosting of the previous Asia Cup, where matches were held in the UAE. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet responded to the ACC’s formal inquiry about their hosting intentions.
Political tensions between India and Bangladesh seem to be a key factor behind India’s decision. India has also postponed a scheduled tour of Bangladesh from August 2025 to September 2026, citing international commitments. However, diplomatic strain appears to be the real reason. Sri Lanka’s absence is seen as support for India’s stance.
This uncertainty puts pressure on the ACC and participating nations. Without India and Sri Lanka at the meeting, no clear decision was reached. Teams set to play in the Asia Cup 2025 remain unsure about where and when the tournament will take place. The UAE has emerged as a likely neutral venue, but no final decision has been made.
The build-up to the Asia Cup 2025 has been dominated by off-field issues. With India and Sri Lanka skipping the ACC Meeting, the future of the tournament is hanging in the balance. Until the BCCI issues a formal response, the event remains in limbo.
Cricket fans and analysts are now waiting to see how the ACC handles this situation. The delay in finalizing the Asia Cup 2025 teams, venue, and dates only adds to the uncertainty. For now, the headline remains clear: Asia Cup 2025 in Doubt as India, Sri Lanka Skip ACC Meeting.
