Overview
- Sources say Pakistan-backed candidates won all three contested director seats at the Asian Cricket Council annual meeting in Bangkok on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
- The winning slate, backed by ACC President and Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi, included representatives from Qatar, Singapore and the Maldives.
- India was represented at the meeting by BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, whose panel was defeated after a closely contested vote.
- Delegates at the AGM reviewed next year’s Asia Cup venue shortlist of Sylhet, Mirpur and Chattogram, discussed the ACC budget, and finalized arrangements for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai where all 15 matches will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Observers say the result gives Pakistan greater influence in regional governance because ACC board votes affect tournament sites, spending and scheduling, so upcoming decisions on the Asia Cup and other events are likely to show the new balance of power.