The Asia Cup cricket tonamant is expected to be played in September but there is still suspense about it. A lot depends on BCCI. The relationship between India and Pakistan is not good and after the recent Pahalgam attack, it has more bitterness. In such a situation, it is difficult for the Indian cricket team to play the match against Pakistan.
If the BCCI is the host of the Asia Cup, then they have to take a decision. The Asian Cricket Council is constantly pressurizing the BCCI, but the BCCI is not going to take any decision without the permission of the government. However, the picture on this is expected to be clear by 13 July.
Even though the BCCI is the host of this tournament, it will be organized in Sri Lanka or UAE only. September is the only window in which this tournament can be held because after this the tournament is not going to get free time. At present, the Indian government has not given any clear message to the BCCI about this tournament. If the government is not allowed, the BCCI cannot move forward with this tournament even if you want to. At the moment, the biggest issue is whether the Indian team wants to play a cricket match against Pakistan or not.
ACC will suffer a big loss
At the same time, the main source of ACC’s earnings is the Asia Cup and if the tournament is not done then they will have to suffer heavy losses. Even if the tournament took place somehow and India did not participate in it, they will have to suffer the loss. Everyone from TV sponsors, everyone is able to get a huge amount in advertisements for India-Pakistan match and this also gives benefits to the board. However, the match between India and Pakistan remains the biggest problem at the moment.