The Asian Cricket Council (ACC), just a few days after releasing the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 official program, a major turn has shook the preparation of the subcontinent tournament.
As the much awaited India vs Pakistan match is set in the United Arab Emirates on 14 September, uncertainty now grew on whether it will also be the Asia Cup 2025 clash.
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has made it clear that the final decision on India’s participation against Pakistan is with the Control Board (BCCI) for Cricket in India, not the government.
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The much awaited National Sports Government Bill 2025, which will give the government the power to intervene in such matters, is still stuck in Parliament.
Government gave responsibility to BCCI on India vs Pakistan game in Asia Cup 2025
BCCI stays out of control of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs until the National Sports Governance Bill is passed, meaning that the board can personally call the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 to call the high-voltage India vs. Pakistan conflict.
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If the proposed bill is passed in Parliament, it will give the Sports Ministry rights to the Ministry of Sports to ban Indian athletes by competing in international programs under “extraordinary circumstances”, and this section can directly affect India vs Pakistan Games.
Meanwhile, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has killed Archaerals in the same group in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which sets up a potential three India vs Pakistan matches in Super 4S on September 14 on September 14 in the league stage, and possibly a final if both make it.
‘A bullet and a ball cannot go together’
But with emotions after the tragic terrorist attacks in Pahgam and Operation Sindoor, fans are strongly opposing India’s participation against Pakistan in any sports program. This debate has also entered Parliament, in which MP Asaduddin Owaisi has raised serious questions on the stability of India vs Pakistan.
Even Congress MP Pramod Tiwari expressed concern over continuing cricket relations with Pakistan amidst growing security threats, “A bullet and a ball cannot go together.”
Although the Government of India has insisted that there is no objection in India facing Pakistan in multi-nation tournaments, but such emotional issues need to be balanced between public resentment and international commitments.
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We will see how BCCI responds to public spirit: Sports Ministry
PTI quoted the source of a sports ministry as saying: “So far, the BCCI does not come under the purview of the Ministry of Sports, as the National Sports Governance Bill is still passed. Therefore, the ministry does not say, but we will wait and see how the BCCI replies to public spirit.”
Well, to host the 2036 Olympics, India’s dialect, which requires complete adherence to the Olympic charter – includes competition with all member countries including Pakistan – makes the matter more complicated. Even broadcasters are feeling pressure.
Without high-voltage India vs Pakistan Games, they will face massive financial losses by threatening the revenue stream for ACC and its member boards.
With the Asia Cup being near 2025, all the eyes are now on the BCCI decision whether they will continue with the planned program.