“PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Set to Become Next ACC President”

Pakistan Cricket Board’s current chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is set to become the next president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later this year, in line with the council’s rotation policy. This decision was discussed at a recent ACC meeting, and it is expected that Naqvi will be confirmed as the next president for a two-year term. “When the ACC meets later this year, it will officially announce Naqvi as the new president,” a source revealed. BCCI secretary Jay Shah is the current ACC president, having received a one-year extension in January for his third consecutive term. “Once Shah steps down, the PCB chairman will assume the role,” the source added.

The ACC has recently granted hosting rights for the Asia Cup 2025 to India, with the tournament set to be played in T20 format, while Bangladesh will host the 2027 edition in ODI format.

This means two major events are scheduled for 2025: the Champions Trophy in Pakistan from February to March, followed by the Asia Cup, which will serve as a lead-up to the T20 World Cup 2026. These events are likely to reignite discussions on whether India will travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy or if Pakistan will visit India for the Asia Cup.

Pakistan traveled to India for the ODI World Cup last year, having previously visited in 2011 for the ODI World Cup and in 2016 for the T20 World Cup. India has not toured Pakistan since 2008, when they last visited for the 50-overs Asia Cup.