The Asia Cup 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling cricket tournament, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match likely to proceed despite recent geopolitical tensions.
Recent tensions between India and Pakistan, exacerbated by a tragic terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, have raised concerns about the Asia Cup 2025. The attack led to heightened border tensions and calls in India to boycott Pakistani artists and actors. This prompted speculation that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might skip matches against Pakistan in events organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Despite these challenges, a recent report by Cricbuzz offers hope. It suggests that the Asia Cup 2025 is likely to proceed as planned, with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and the UAE participating.
Amid rising optimism, ACC aims to start Asia Cup in September
Details in @vijaymirror's report 👇https://t.co/CHRoNiSoze#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/TC6a3CXMgm
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) June 28, 2025Asia Cup 2025: Latest Developments
The ACC, currently led by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, is actively preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September. According to Cricbuzz, the ACC aims to finalise plans soon, with a formal decision expected next week. The tournament schedule is expected to be released in early July during an ACC meeting.
Originally, India was set to host the Asia Cup 2025. However, due to ongoing tensions with Pakistan, the ACC is exploring alternative hosts. The UAE is the leading candidate, though discussions about a hybrid format—where matches are split across multiple countries—are also underway.
Promotional activities for the tournament have already begun. A viral promotional video featuring T20I captains Suryakumar Yadav (India), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), and Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) was shared widely during the first Test between India and England in Leeds, generating excitement among fans.
🚨 ASIA CUP 2025 UPDATE. 🚨
– Asia Cup 2025 likely to start from 10th September with both India and Pakistan taking part. (Cricbuzz). pic.twitter.com/EARuncL092
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 28, 2025If the Asia Cup 2025 faces delays or cancellation, the PCB is exploring alternative options. A source within the PCB revealed to Cricbuzz that negotiations are ongoing with the Afghanistan Cricket Board to organise a tri-series in August, potentially hosted by the UAE. This contingency plan aims to keep international cricket active amid uncertainties.
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense in sports, drawing millions of viewers worldwide. The Asia Cup 2025 presents an opportunity for this iconic clash, and its successful execution would demonstrate the resilience of cricket diplomacy. Fans eagerly await updates on whether the tournament will proceed as planned or adopt a new format.
