Citing security and political concerns in Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reluctant to attend the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, scheduled for 24 July in Dhaka, and has requested a change in venue, Cricket Age exclusively learns.
“Under the prevailing circumstances and the political upheaval in Bangladesh, it wasn’t appropriate to travel to the country. We have officially informed the ACC to shift the venue of the next meeting,” a top placed BCCI source told Cricket Age.
It has learnt that if the meeting is not shifted from Dhaka, the BCCI may consider withdrawing from the proceedings altogether. According to the sources, though, the notice for the meeting has already been sent to all member boards, with ACC President Mohsin Naqvi himself summoning the meeting. Despite the objections, the meeting is still likely to take place in Dhaka, with the ACC providing member boards with a 15-day advance notice to make necessary arrangements.
In case any member board is unable to attend the meeting, an online participation option has also been made available.
The BCCI had previously postponed a scheduled bilateral series in Bangladesh in August, reportedly due to similar concerns. Now, with India set to host the 2025 Asia Cup, the board’s stance on travelling to Bangladesh has once again come under scrutiny.
