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Express Tribune
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
India still uncertain for Asia Cup
India's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup remains unresolved but the inclusion of both India and Pakistan in the same group for the Women's World Cup has raised hopes within the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Although the Asia Cup is scheduled for this year, tensions between Pakistan and India have cast doubt over the event. In the 2023 edition, matches involving India were held in Sri Lanka under a hybrid model. Now, both nations have again agreed not to play on each other's home soil and instead opt for a neutral venue, a practice that began with this year's Champions Trophy. While this year's edition of the Asia Cup is set to be hosted by India, it is expected to be played in the UAE from September 12 to 28. However, India has yet to confirm its participation to the ACC. Last year, Sony Pictures Network India secured media rights for all ACC tournaments from 2024 to 2031 in a deal worth $170 million. This includes all editions of the Men's and Women's Asia Cup, the U-19 Asia Cups, and Emerging tournaments. Rumors of a potential Indian boycott of the tournament had surfaced recently but were dismissed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Still, in the latest Asia Cup promo released by Sony, only the captains of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh were featured — Pakistan's captain was noticeably absent. Sources say that the ICC recently grouped Pakistan and India together in the Women's World Cup, and there was no opposition to this move. This has strengthened the perception that India is likely to participate in the Asia Cup as well. However, if India decides to forfeit a match against Pakistan, the PCB could reciprocate in future events. Such a scenario would be complex, as replacing the Indian team in the tournament is not seen as viable due to broadcasting and financial implications. It's worth noting that the current ACC Chairman is PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi. Also, the Women's Emerging Asia Cup, which was set to begin in Sri Lanka on June 6, was postponed due to weather concerns.
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First Post
a day ago
- Sport
- First Post
Asia Cup 2025 poster sparks rumours of Pakistan's absence as Pakistani media announces dates, hosts for tournament
A news portal from Pakistan has announced the likely dates and venue for the Asia Cup 2025, amid speculation sparked by a viral poster suggesting the tournament may be held without the Pakistan cricket team. read more Asia Cup 2025 poster sparks rumours that Pakistan cricket team will not play in the tournament. Image: Sony Sports Will the Asia Cup 2025 be played without the Pakistan cricket team? A recent poster of the tournament teased by the official broadcasters has sparked speculation. Since the Pahalgam terror attack in April and the subsequent retaliation by India through Operation Sindoor, reports have suggested that the Asia Cup 2025 may get cancelled. One report also claimed that India might withdraw from the tournament , as it does not want to participate in an event featuring Pakistan, especially one organised by a governing body currently led by a Pakistani official. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which oversees cricketing affairs in Asia, is presently headed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Asia Cup poster sparks speculation Nonetheless, the recent poster teased by Sony Sports has raised the hopes that the Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in the T20I format, will be played as planned in September, but without the Pakistan team. As per the original plan, the five full members of the ACC, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will be joined by Hong Kong, Oman and the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup 2025. The poster shared by Sony Sports featured captains of prominent teams, but Pakistan's T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, was notably missing. It included images of India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka, and Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto. Fans were quick to spot the lack of Pakistan presentation in the poster, as they started speculating that the Asia Cup 2025 will be held without the Men in Green. No Pakistan in Asia cup promo shoot 🤣 — AP (@AksP009) June 24, 2025 Sony Sports Poster for Asia Cup 2025! [official broadcaster] — Waheed Malik (@WaheedMalik93) June 24, 2025 It also has to be recalled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia in April had dismissed reports that India had withdrawn from the Asia Cup. Meanwhile, a Pakistani news portal, Pakistan Observer, has reported that the Asia Cup 2025 will likely be hosted from 12 to 28 September in the UAE.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Religious hatred on social media: Pakistan govt decides to launch crackdown
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday decided to launch a strict crackdown against individuals spreading religious hatred on social media during Muharram, aiming to maintain peace and security. The decision was taken during a high-level security meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The meeting resolved to take firm action against those misusing digital platforms to incite religious intolerance and directed the formulation of clear recommendations for the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to curb hate content on both social and electronic media. 'No one will be allowed to incite violence or disturb public order,' a senior official said after the meeting. 'Strict enforcement of the Muharram code of conduct will be ensured.' An official statement issued by the Ministry of Interior regarding a meeting on the nationwide Muharram security plan, reviewed security strategy for Muharram, for all provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad. It was decided that any suspension of mobile or internet services during sensitive days will be made in consultation with provincial authorities, based on ground realities and security assessments. The meeting decided that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure peace and order during Muharram. It was also agreed that any decision to suspend internet or mobile phone services will be made in consultation with relevant provinces, keeping in view the security concerns, it says. The Interior Minister directed authorities that decisions regarding internet and mobile service suspensions must be made on the basis of ground realities and the security situation. He emphasised that all necessary measures and decisions will be taken through mutual consultation. The federal government will extend full support to all provinces, Azad Kashmir, G-B for maintaining law and order, he said, adding that modern technology will be used to monitor processions and gatherings. The Inspector General of Police (IGPs) and home secretaries of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, G-B, and Islamabad attended the meeting and briefed the Interior Minister on their respective security plans for Muharram. The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Secretary Ministry Interior, Acting Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Commandant Frontier Constabulary (FC), Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, DIG Islamabad Police, senior officials of the Ministry of Interior, and law enforcement agencies. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Religious hatred on social media: govt decides to launch crackdown
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday decided to launch a strict crackdown against individuals spreading religious hatred on social media during Muharram, aiming to maintain peace and security. The decision was taken during a high-level security meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The meeting resolved to take firm action against those misusing digital platforms to incite religious intolerance and directed the formulation of clear recommendations for the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to curb hate content on both social and electronic media. 'No one will be allowed to incite violence or disturb public order,' a senior official said after the meeting. 'Strict enforcement of the Muharram code of conduct will be ensured.' An official statement issued by the Ministry of Interior regarding a meeting on the nationwide Muharram security plan, reviewed security strategy for Muharram, for all provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad. It was decided that any suspension of mobile or internet services during sensitive days will be made in consultation with provincial authorities, based on ground realities and security assessments. The meeting decided that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure peace and order during Muharram. It was also agreed that any decision to suspend internet or mobile phone services will be made in consultation with relevant provinces, keeping in view the security concerns, it says. The Interior Minister directed authorities that decisions regarding internet and mobile service suspensions must be made on the basis of ground realities and the security situation. He emphasised that all necessary measures and decisions will be taken through mutual consultation. The federal government will extend full support to all provinces, Azad Kashmir, G-B for maintaining law and order, he said, adding that modern technology will be used to monitor processions and gatherings. The Inspector General of Police (IGPs) and home secretaries of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, G-B, and Islamabad attended the meeting and briefed the Interior Minister on their respective security plans for Muharram. The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Secretary Ministry Interior, Acting Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Commandant Frontier Constabulary (FC), Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, DIG Islamabad Police, senior officials of the Ministry of Interior, and law enforcement agencies. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Pakistan cricket team to withdraw from Asia Cup 2025? Broadcaster's social media poster sparks speculations
Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 looks to be in doubt after a poster for the tournament released by the official broadcaster featured captains of only India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The absence of a Pakistan representative in the poster has sparked a speculation over their participation in the tournament. According to media reports, India is in line to host the Asia Cup in September in the T20I format which will serve as a preparatory tournament before the T20 World Cup next year. The 2026 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. India have time and again refused to tour Pakistan in recent times - 2023 Asia Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy - citing security reasons with the tournaments taking place in hybrid model. Come September, if at all the Asia Cup 2025 is hosted in India, Pakistan will surely won't be travelling to this part of the world. Although there haven't been any official words from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or any media reports regarding the Men in Green's participation in the Asia Cup 2025, the broadcaster's poster has left the fans in total confusion. To add to more to that, the recent India-Pakistan border conflict has also led to both the countries severing ties on several issues including sports, particularly cricket. Earlier, several reports claimed that India will pull out of the Asia Cup 2025 after PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi became the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Naqvi came into power after former ACC president Jay Shah took up the role of International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. However, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia refuted the rumours. 'It has come to our notice about some news reports that the BCCI has decided not to participate in the Asia Cup and the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both of which are ACC events. Such news are devoid of any truth as till now,' Saikia had told ANI. 'BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding the ensuing ACC events, let alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men's and women's,' he had added.
