The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that India will host the Men’s Asia Cup in 2025, marking the return of the tournament to the T20 format. The 2023 edition, hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, was played in the 50-overs format.
The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup will feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and a sixth team to be determined through a qualifying event. The tournament will consist of 13 matches, with the top two teams advancing to the final.
The 2027 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup will switch to the ODI format and will be hosted by Bangladesh. Both the 2025 and 2027 tournaments will include six teams, with 13 matches per edition.
The next edition of the Women’s Asia Cup (15 matches) will also be played in the T20 format and is scheduled for 2026. The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup concluded in Dambulla on Sunday, with Sri Lanka winning their maiden title by stunning India in the final.
In addition to the Men’s and Women’s Asia Cups, the ACC will also host four editions of the Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup during this period, with each edition staging 15 matches.
The ACC has also invited interested parties to submit their Expressions of Interest (IEOI) for ACC Sponsorship Rights for the period from 2024 to 2027. The document mentions that the details of the tournaments, including schedules, dates, years, formats, and venues, are tentative and may be subject to change at the discretion of the ACC.
Meanwhile, the Indian Cricket Association (ICA) has decided to provide a one-time benefit to 26 former First-Class cricketers who are its members. These cricketers, who have played between 10-24 First-Class matches, are aged more than 70 and are not receiving any gratis from the BCCI or their state association.
The ICA is also providing Group Health Insurance (Rs 2.5 lakhs) for its members who have played less than 10 First-Class matches and are not covered by BCCI medical reimbursement.
