Mohsin Naqvi Appointed New President of the Asian Cricket Council
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 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. |