Mohsin Naqvi Appointed New President of the Asian Cricket Council
Key Aspect | Details |
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New ACC President | Mohsin Naqvi, also Chairman of PCB, appointed as ACC President. |
Predecessor | Succeeded Shammi Silva, who had a three-month tenure starting Dec 2024. |
Background | Naqvi became PCB Chairman in Feb 2024 and serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister. |
Vision Statement | Committed to fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation in Asian cricket. |
Gratitude to Predecessor | Praised Silva's contributions and thanked Jay Shah, former ACC president and now ICC Chair. |
ACC Leadership Transition | Jay Shah stepped down in Dec 2024 to assume ICC Chairmanship; Silva briefly succeeded him. |
T20 Asia Cup 2025 Venue | India to host; PCB expected to demand a neutral venue for Pakistan's matches. |
Diplomatic Precedent | In 2023 Asia Cup, Pakistan hosted with Sri Lanka as a second venue due to India's refusal to travel to Pakistan. |
Champions Trophy 2025 | Hybrid model agreed: India's matches in a neutral venue; Pakistan's matches in a neutral venue if hosted by India. |