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Pakistani media claims BCCI has confirmed India's participation in Asia Cup 2025
The BCCI has reportedly confirmed to the broadcaster that India will take part in the Asia Cup 2025. Image: Reuters
A report in Pakistani media has claimed that India are guaranteed to compete in the 2025 Asia Cup, despite uncertainty over whether the tournament will go ahead following the India-Pakistan conflict. The already strained relationship between the two nations has further deteriorated since the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack and India's strong retaliatory response through Operation Sindoor, during which multiple terror camps in Pakistan were reportedly destroyed.
Since the Operation Sindoor wreaked havoc in Pakistan, it has been reported in Indian media that the Asia Cup 2025 may get scrapped as India may not take part in the tournament. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) acquired the media rights for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments, including the Asia Cup, from 2024 to 2031 at a base price of $170 million.
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For broadcasters to recover so much money, it's imperative that India take part in the Asia Cup. But if that doesn't happen, the broadcasters may pull out, leading to the cancellation of the tournament.
A media report in May had claimed that the BCCI did not want to take part in a tournament that is headed by a Pakistani official . ACC is currently headed by Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The BCCI has since denied withdrawing from the Asia Cup and confirmed that they have not approached the ACC so far.
Pak media says India will take part in Asia Cup 2025
Now, a report in Pakistan's Tribune.com has claimed that BCCI has confirmed to the official broadcasters that India will take part in the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the T20I format. 'Sony has now also been told by the BCCI not to worry – India will play in the Asia Cup,' the report said.
It also stated that an Indian broadcaster has confirmed: 'The tournament will be held in September. Our team will also participate.'
The report further noted that India and Pakistan have consistently faced each other in ICC tournaments despite strained diplomatic relations, suggesting that both teams are likely to participate in the Asia Cup 2025.
'No matter how strained the bilateral ties, India has never refused to play Pakistan in ICC events. The only reason is the lucrative media rights, mostly held by Indian broadcasters,' the report stated.
The report also added that the Asia Cup 2025 is expected to be held from 12 to 28 September in the UAE.
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