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Pakistan Likely to Be Excluded from Asia Cup as Tensions Escalate

BCCI aligns with Indian government directives, raising questions about ACC's future and potential tournament restructuring.

Sunil Gavaskar asserts Pakistan can't take part in the Asia Cup.
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Overview

  • Sunil Gavaskar predicts Pakistan's exclusion from the 2025 Asia Cup following the Pahalgam terror attack and worsening India-Pakistan relations.
  • The BCCI has confirmed it will follow Indian government directives, which currently oppose engagement with Pakistan in cricket tournaments.
  • The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) faces potential disbandment, with discussions about reformatting the Asia Cup into a three- or four-nation event without Pakistan.
  • Alternative formats for the Asia Cup could include associate nations like Hong Kong or UAE, replacing Pakistan's slot in the tournament.
  • India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host the 2025 Asia Cup, but final decisions on participation and structure depend on evolving diplomatic and security conditions.