Even though the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) has refrained from confirming it’s decision to skip both the events, Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, scheduled for next month in Sri Lanka has reportedly been postponed, Cricket Age exclusively learns.
The development comes in the aftermath of India deciding to not participate in both men and women events amid the rising tensions with Pakistan. The ACC, which is chaired by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Nqvi right now, will have to suffer huge financial losses following India’s pullout from the tournament
The ACC has not yet made any formal announcement on the postponement. However, Cricket Age understands that as it’s almost certain of india not participating in any Cricketing event involving Pakistan, other asian countries also likely to support BCCI’s stand, even though PCB chairman Nqvi Intends to manipulate things!
Speculation about India’s participation and the fate of this year’s event has arisen as tensions between India and Pakistan soared this month after the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The two countries engaged militarily briefly, temporarily halting both the IPL and PSL. Both leagues resumed on May 17 after the countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10, though bilateral relations remain fraught.
India-Pakistan contests are among the most-watched cricket matches and play a significant role in the valuation of broadcast rights both for the ICC (at World Cups) and ACC (Asia Cup).
