Overview

• The Indian government granted the BCCI clearance on July 14 to face Pakistan in multilateral events, securing India’s participation in ACC planning.
• The ACC AGM, set for July 24 in Dhaka, is under review with reports pointing to Dubai or Singapore as alternative hosts.
• Senior BCCI and PCB delegates are meeting on the sidelines of the ICC AGM (July 17–20) to resolve scheduling and venue issues for Asia Cup 2025.
• The tournament is tentatively scheduled for September 5–21 in the UAE with a group stage and Super Fours format, pending final ACC endorsement.
• A standing agreement bars India and Pakistan from hosting multi-nation events on each other’s soil, making neutral locations vital for marquee matchups.