Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is poised to become the next President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later this year, as per the organization’s rotation policy. The matter was discussed at a recent ACC meeting, with Naqvi emerging as the frontrunner for the position.
“When the ACC meets later this year, it will confirm that Naqvi will be the next president for a two-year term,” a source revealed.
Naqvi’s appointment will follow the tenure of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, who has held the ACC presidency for three consecutive terms. Shah received a one-year extension in January this year.
The ACC has recently awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 Asia Cup to India, which will be played in the T20 format. The 2027 edition will be held in Bangladesh in the ODI format.
This development sets up two major events in 2025: the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February-March, followed by the Asia Cup. The proximity of these events has reignited discussions and speculations about whether India will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy or whether Pakistan will travel to India for the Asia Cup.
Pakistan last toured India for the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2016 T20 World Cup. India, on the other hand, has not visited Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup.
The potential for political tensions to overshadow these events remains a concern. However, the ACC’s decision to award the hosting rights to both countries suggests a desire to promote cricket diplomacy and foster goodwill between the two nations.
