Asian cricket council meeting: What’s next for Asia?

DHAKA: The annual meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to commence in Dhaka on Thursday (today).

The session will begin at 1 pm local time, with key officials and representatives from across Asia in attendance.

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This year’s gathering boasts exceptional participants, with 24 out of 25 ACC member nations confirming their participation. The quorum, which requires a minimum of 13 members, was well surpassed.

Sources attribute the high turnout to the concerted efforts of ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, under whose guidance the event has never seen never-full attendance.

India joins the meeting online

India, a major player in global cricket in recent years, will participate in today’s meeting through an online platform. The inclusion of all major cricket boards, both physically and virtually, shows the potential importance of ACC as a major force in cricketing world; via collective negotiations, decisions and policy-making in the sport.

Agenda: Asia Cup 2025 in Focus

A pivotal item on the agenda is the discussion regarding the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The meeting is expected to address key organisational, scheduling, and administrative matters related to the prestigious tournament.

Key Points

1. The ACC annual meeting begins today at 1pm PST in Dhaka.
2. Out of 25 members, 24 will be attending, easily surpassing the, easily surpassing the quorum requirement of 13.
3.  President Mohsin Naqvi played a critical role in securing high member participation.
4. India is set to participate in the meeting via online connection.
5. The Asia Cup 2025 in a significant topic to be addressed during the session.

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The outcomes of this meeting are expected to shape the direction of cricket in Asia, particularly as the continent prepares for future mega-events like the Asia Cup.