BCCI to take decision on Asia Cup 2025 soon amid India-Pakistan border tension after Pahalgam terrorist attack
GH News May 04, 2025 04:06 PM
New Delhi: The BCCI is deciding whether India will host the 2025 Asia Cup. Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam bilateral cricket series with Pakistan have been ruled out by the BCCI. While India and Sri Lanka are slated to host the tournament the BCCIs final decision is pending. A source close to the situation stated that a decision regarding Indias participation in the Asia Cup will be made later after careful consideration of all relevant factors. While the current circumstances are acknowledged a definitive announcement requires further time. An official when questioned about a potential India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup responded that the matter requires further discussion and a decision has yet to be made. An official when questioned about a potential India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup responded with uncertainty stating the need for further discussion before a decision could be made. A retired Bangladeshi military officer made a controversial claim that Bangladesh would ally with China to seize Indian territory in northeast India should India respond to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam by attacking Pakistan. Retired Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman proposed on Facebook that Bangladesh should consider seizing seven northeastern Indian states if India were to attack Pakistan. He further suggested exploring a joint military alliance with China. Bangladeshs foreign ministry issued a statement publicly disavowing Rahmans remarks. The Bangladeshi government issued a statement disavowing any connection between its policies and the comments in question. The government explicitly stated it neither endorses nor supports the views expressed. A source reports that the board has not yet decided on whether to proceed with the tour of Bangladesh. A source stated that they are monitoring the situation surrounding Indias tour of Bangladesh.
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