ISLAMABAD: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Saturday the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup will be staged in the United Arab Emirates in September following a contentious venue dispute that threatened to derail the event.
India was due to host the T20 tournament, but rising tensions with Pakistan, exacerbated by a military standoff in May, and disagreements over the ACC’s Annual General Meeting in Dhaka led to weeks of uncertainty.
New Delhi initially refused to attend the meeting and questioned the neutrality of Naqvi, who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board and serves as the country’s interior minister. However, Indian authorities later joined the gathering via video link.
“I am delighted to confirm the dates for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in UAE,” Naqvi announced in a social media post on X. “The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th.”
“We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket,” he added. “Detailed schedule will be out soon.”
