Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to withdraw from all upcoming tournaments organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). This includes the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup scheduled for next month in Sri Lanka and the Men’s Asia Cup set for September.

The ACC is currently chaired by Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister and also the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Citing national sentiment, BCCI officials stated that they cannot participate in a tournament led by a Pakistani minister. This move is seen as an attempt to diplomatically isolate Pakistan cricket.

A BCCI official confirmed that the decision has been verbally communicated to the ACC and future participation in such events remains uncertain, pending guidance from the Indian government.