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BCCI Rejects ACC Meeting in Dhaka, Explores Asia Cup Alternatives
11 Jul
Summary
- BCCI unwilling to send officials to ACC meeting in Dhaka
- BCCI has offers from other boards to plan cricket in August
- BCCI waiting for government nod on hosting Asia Cup in UAE
In the past few weeks, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) has been actively involved in discussions surrounding the fate of the upcoming Asia Cup. According to the article, the BCCI has conveyed its reservations to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) about the planned meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh, scheduled for the last week of July.
The BCCI's primary concern is the "geopolitical situation in the Indian subcontinent," which it believes makes Dhaka an insensitive choice for such an important meeting. The BCCI has informed the ACC that it is unwilling to send its office bearers to the Dhaka meeting, citing the delicate political climate in the region.
Meanwhile, the BCCI has been exploring alternative options for the August window, which was originally scheduled for India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh. The board has received offers from several other cricket boards to plan some cricket during that period, should the Bangladesh tour not go ahead. Additionally, the BCCI is considering the possibility of organizing a multi-nation tournament if the Asia Cup itself does not materialize.
The article also mentions that the BCCI is awaiting the Indian government's approval before finalizing the logistics for the Asia Cup, which is tentatively scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 5. The board is still hopeful of retaining the hosting rights for the tournament, which is set to be played in the T20 format.
