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ACC Confirms Asia Cup 2025 as UAE-Based T20 Tournament with Eight Teams

Delegates selected neutral venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi to allow an India versus Pakistan fixture under safe conditions.

Overview

  • BCCI reversed its boycott threat and participated virtually, enabling the ACC AGM in Dhaka to proceed with a valid quorum.
  • The council endorsed a September 8–28 window for the tournament and reaffirmed the eight-team format.
  • Full members India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will join UAE, Oman and Hong Kong in the competition.
  • India and Pakistan are expected to be grouped together to preserve marquee rivalry under the neutral-venue arrangement.
  • BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi will meet shortly to finalize venues, match fixtures and commercial agreements.