The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has raised strong objections to holding the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With just under a week left for the meeting scheduled on July 24, BCCI has cited current socio-political instability and security concerns in Bangladesh as key reasons for refusing to send its delegation to Dhaka.
The upcoming ACC meeting holds considerable significance, especially as it may decide the future of the Asia Cup and a proposed six-nation T20 tournament hosted by India. However, the ACC has yet to officially confirm the venue and date. It is speculated that the event might be tentatively scheduled for September.
According to sources, the BCCI has informed the ACC that it will not accept any decisions made during the meeting if it is held in Dhaka. Citing diplomatic sensitivities and security concerns, the Indian cricket board has asked for the venue to be changed.
This decision also follows the recent agreement between BCCI and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to postpone India’s tour of Bangladesh from August 2025 to September 2026. The postponement highlights the BCCI’s cautious approach towards engagements in Bangladesh due to current geopolitical tensions.
The ACC President, Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, has been formally requested to consider shifting the venue. As of now, there has been no official response from his office, according to sources close to the development. With high-stakes decisions pending, the pressure is now on the ACC leadership to respond swiftly and possibly consider a neutral venue for the crucial annual meeting.