BCCI agrees to host Asia Cup at neutral venue, India-Pak likely in same group

25-Jul-2025

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India and Pakistan are likely to be drawn into the same group for the Asia Cup 2025, sources have revealed. 

All hurdles have now been cleared for the much-anticipated continental T20 tournament, which had been in limbo following the terror attack in Pahalgam. 

The Asia Cup was discussed during Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Dhaka on July 24, which Indian cricket board officials attended virtually.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its willingness to host the tournament at a neutral venue, identifying Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the likely locations. 

Although an agreement has been signed with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the use of three venues, only two are expected to be utilised for the Asia Cup.