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In light of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the future of the Asia Cup 2025, which is set to be played in September this year, is uncertain.
According to a report by the Times of India, the Asia Cup 2025 remains under threat as the Indian government has taken a tough stance on cricketing ties with Pakistan amid the attack.
Due to the tensions, uncertainty looms over the eight-team tournament, which is set to be played at a neutral venue.
The tensions between the two Asian countries escalated in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The Indian government is unlikely to grant clearance for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to play against Pakistan.
It is pertinent to mention that the Asia Cup was anticipated to be an important preparatory event for the ICC T20 World Cup set to take place in February 2026.
However, this purpose diminishes if two of the strongest teams are unable to compete against each other.
It is worth mentioning that India and Pakistan have not played any bilateral series since 2013. Meanwhile, both teams have frequently faced each other in the ICC and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) events.
Looking ahead, the next ICC event isn’t until the Women’s ODI World Cup in September-October 2025, which India is set to host.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format featuring eight teams — including Pakistan — meaning each team will play every other side, rendering group-based separation irrelevant.
Although India is hosting the tournament, the matches involving Pakistan will take place at a neutral venue. Currently, no decision has been made regarding the locations of Pakistan’s fixtures.
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