[Report] The ACC to decide on the venue for the next Asia Cup (T20 tournament)

[MenInG]

The Annual General Meetings (AGM) of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will be taking place over the next two days in Bali in Indonesia, and there may be a few important decisions taken during the two-day conclave. The AGM itself is scheduled for Wednesday (January 31), with all members of the continental association including Jay Shah in attendance. All eyes will be on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary for a variety of factors.

Among a host of issues, the ACC will need to make decisions on the broadcast rights of the organization. With the Asia Cup being the flagship tournament, ACC rights are considered a valuable asset in world cricket, especially in Asian cricket, and there may be competitive bidding for the championship. Disney Star had been the rights holder for the last eight years, but with the sports broadcasting landscape changing rapidly in India, predicting outcomes here is challenging. For the record, the ACC has invited all the top broadcasters for a dinner on Tuesday.

The ACC may also decide on the venue for the next Asia Cup. Cricbuzz understands that the tournament will be held in the Twenty20 format, and there are several contenders for hosting, including the United Arab Emirates (UIAE) and Oman. The last Asia Cup was held in a hybrid model, with Pakistan and Sri Lanka jointly hosting the six-team event.

There is some confusion about whether the championship can be allotted to Associate members, as there is a clause stating it should be held in a Full Member Asian nation. However, it should be noted that the UAE had hosted the events a couple of times, in 2018 and 2022, although the designated organizers of the championships were India and Sri Lanka.

While the election is not officially on the agenda, it may be discussed during the meeting. Currently, Shah holds the position of the president of the ACC, a role that rotates among full members every two years. Shah is presently in the midst of his second two-year term, but his continuation is contingent on his purported shift to the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman role which is an independent post. Elections for the ICC chairman position are scheduled for November, and in that regard, the outcome of the ACC meeting will provide indications about various leadership roles in world cricket.

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[MenInG]

Thankfully no hybrid model nonsense this time.

 

[sweep_shot]

Why not hold the next Asia Cup at a different venue?

Malaysia? Singapore?

I remember they used to have cricket tournament in those places (2006 Malaysia tri-series, for example).

 

[Asad T]

Why not hold the next Asia Cup at a different venue?

Malaysia? Singapore?

I remember they used to have cricket tournament in those places (2006 Malaysia tri-series, for example).

The issue with Singapore and Malaysia is that it always rains. I know it rained a lot in the last Asia Cup too, but the organisers were dumb for having it during the rainy season. Really hope they plan it better this time.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Changes in ACC to follow soon as per reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced key updates regarding its representation on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Board of Directors, following a significant leadership change. With Jay Shah taking over as the Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), his position on the ACC Board became vacant, requiring new appointments to ensure BCCI’s continued role in shaping cricket governance in Asia.

To fill this void, the BCCI has appointed Rajeev Shukla as an Executive Board Member on the ACC Board, while Ashish Shelar will serve as the Ex-Officio Board Member. These appointments reaffirm the BCCI’s commitment to playing a pivotal role in the development and administration of cricket in Asia.

BCCI’s Representation in ACC: A Strategic Move

With the Asian Cricket Council responsible for promoting and strengthening cricket across the continent, the BCCI’s influence in the ACC is crucial. Jay Shah’s tenure as ACC President was marked by significant advancements, including the successful execution of the Asia Cup and fostering strong bilateral relations between cricketing nations in the region. Now, as he steps up to lead the ICC, his former role within the ACC had to be filled by experienced administrators who can continue the momentum.

 

[pratiktc]

I hope they hold the next tournament in Bangladesh.

They are a cricket mad nation and hosting a multilateral tournament may help inspire the fans especially given that Bangla's first era of fielding world class players is now ended.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I hope they hold the next tournament in Bangladesh.

They are a cricket mad nation and hosting a multilateral tournament may help inspire the fans especially given that Bangla's first era of fielding world class players is now ended.

Yeah it would be good. Or some other country like Hong Kong or Oman would be decent too.

 

[Major]

I wonder if Afg would host an event and India travels there lol

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I wonder if Afg would host an event and India travels there lol

Afghanistan ain't hosting any event in the next 50 years. No team is travelling there, let alone India.

 

[Major]

Afghanistan ain't hosting any event in the next 50 years. No team is travelling there, let alone India.

true true, still i would want india to go there

 

[pakistani pride]

I hope they hold the next tournament in Bangladesh.

They are a cricket mad nation and hosting a multilateral tournament may help inspire the fans especially given that Bangla's first era of fielding world class players is now ended.

Bangladesh would indeed be a good choice.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

I wonder if Afg would host an event and India travels there lol

Lets be honest here, Indian team will be safer compared to Pakistani team in Afghanistan.

 

[Major]

Lets be honest here, Indian team will be safer compared to Pakistani team in Afghanistan.

hmm, well lets experiment than.

 

[saimayubera]

Afghanistan ain't hosting any event in the next 50 years. No team is travelling there, let alone India.

Neither is Pak after this fiasco.

 

[sweep_shot]

Why not hold the next Asia Cup at a different venue?

Malaysia? Singapore?

I remember they used to have cricket tournament in those places (2006 Malaysia tri-series, for example).

As I have mentioned before, ICC can maybe try to host Asia Cups in other Asian countries.

Why not host one Asia Cup in Nepal? It can be a boost for Nepalese cricket too.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

hmm, well lets experiment than.

You and me both know its never gonna be tested. The poor Afghan team hardly plays in their own country.

 

[Snowflake]

Neither is Pak after this fiasco.

Are you referring to CT? If so, Pak hosted it flawlessly.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

Wiki shows its going to be either UAE or Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh's days of benefiting from Ind-Pak political tussles are kinda over with the latest regime change.
India will simply shuttle between SL, UAE and back to India for most tournaments and maybe add Nepal down the line.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Neither is Pak after this fiasco.

I can assure you Pak will host another ICC tournament in the next cycle. Probably jointly with another country.

 

[saimayubera]

I can assure you Pak will host another ICC tournament in the next cycle. Probably jointly with another country.

At max one CT and that too co-host this time to avoid the India issue.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

I can assure you Pak will host another ICC tournament in the next cycle. Probably jointly with another country.

Pakistan has nothing in men's cricket for till 2031.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Pakistan has nothing in men's cricket for till 2031.

That's why I said next cycle. ICC events till 2031 have been decided.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

That's why I said next cycle. ICC events till 2031 have been decided.

But i sense with this fiasco, Pakistan is not getting any hosting rights. The broadcasters would be able to negotiate down the prices easily with the chaos Pakistan as host brings.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

But i sense with this fiasco, Pakistan is not getting any hosting rights. The broadcasters would be able to negotiate down the prices easily with the chaos Pakistan as host brings.

It's cricket, there are like 10 teams and Afghanistan ain't getting anything. Everyone gets hosting rights eventually. Nobody thought West Indies would host again after the epic failure of the 2007 WC but they got a T20 WC too. And them getting hosting rights is actually bad for business because of how bad the match timings are in this part of the world whenever a match takes place there.

 

[Rajdeep]

true true, still i would want india to go there

Taliban govt is friendly with India. They hate Pakistan more. So in an event of Asia cup happening in Afghanistan, it is team Pakistan that is more at danger than India. I dnt support Taliban obviously but just stating Afg and Ind are friendly countries.

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

It's cricket, there are like 10 teams and Afghanistan ain't getting anything. Everyone gets hosting rights eventually. Nobody thought West Indies would host again after the epic failure of the 2007 WC but they got a T20 WC too. And them getting hosting rights is actually bad for business because of how bad the match timings are in this part of the world whenever a match takes place there.

WI got hosting rights because ICC wanted to tap the US market for a change. and it still backfired.
Pakistan didnt get to host for 30 years, I am not seeing BCCI and broadcasters agreeing to Pakistan as host.
Already BCCI is roping in Nepal, SL and Bangladesh as co-hosts and will keep cycling between them. Pakistan is not gonna get a chance soon.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Taliban govt is friendly with India. They hate Pakistan more. So in an event of Asia cup happening in Afghanistan, it is team Pakistan that is more at danger than India. I dnt support Taliban obviously but just stating Afg and Ind are friendly countries.

The taliban had no problem sending their team to Pakistan.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Imagine if it was hosted in the UK, every match would be fully sold out.

 

[Rajdeep]

Imagine if it was hosted in the UK, every match would be fully sold out.

UK is easily the best place for cricket. But why would they host Asia cup in UK?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

WI got hosting rights because ICC wanted to tap the US market for a change. and it still backfired.
Pakistan didnt get to host for 30 years, I am not seeing BCCI and broadcasters agreeing to Pakistan as host.
Already BCCI is roping in Nepal, SL and Bangladesh as co-hosts and will keep cycling between them. Pakistan is not gonna get a chance soon.

Okay, that's your opinion. We'll find out when the next cycle of hosting bids takes place.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Imagine if it was hosted in the UK, every match would be fully sold out.

Good idea, they should.

 

[Major]

Taliban govt is friendly with India. They hate Pakistan more. So in an event of Asia cup happening in Afghanistan, it is team Pakistan that is more at danger than India. I dnt support Taliban obviously but just stating Afg and Ind are friendly countries.

Yeh taliban is all india.

Tell us again, so how was that indian airlines hijacked and taken to kandahar....

 

[batandballbattle]

UK is easily the best place for cricket. But why would they host Asia cup in UK?

This would actually be pretty cool given the sizeable desi population, whenever India or Pakistan tour they always get good support from British asians. In a way there would be still Asia in the Asia cup despite it being outside of Asia.
Also away conditions for every team would be interesting.

 

[BouncerGuy]

It will be UAE or Sri Lanka most probably.... I think UAE suits every team.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

UK is easily the best place for cricket. But why would they host Asia cup in UK?

Same reason why they play Asia cup in the Middle East

 

[Local.Dada]

Same reason why they play Asia cup in the Middle East

Familiar with continents? There is something called an atlas, will change your life

 

[rpant_gabba]

Same reason why they play Asia cup in the Middle East

Firts Asia cup was held in Sharjah, you know, part of Asia and not part of Europe.

<SMH>

 

[Sachin fan]

Same reason why they play Asia cup in the Middle East

Wait, you think the middle East is a different continent?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Wait, you think the middle East is a different continent?

Familiar with continents? There is something called an atlas, will change your life

Firts Asia cup was held in Sharjah, you know, part of Asia and not part of Europe.

<SMH>

I only follow the map of Pangea

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Look forward to Damascus holding the next Asia Cup

 

[Major]

Did posters seriously said Asia cup should be held in UK?

 

[Kianig89]

Singapore Malaysia can be explored , good for game also.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Asia cup is another useless tournament. It had some meaning when Srilanka was a good team. They are just doing it for milking money from India vs Pak encounters. But that is one match. Can't waste time for just one match.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Did posters seriously said Asia cup should be held in UK?

Why not?

 

[Major]

Why not?

ASIA cup.

 

[RidiculousMan]

ASIA cup.

It will be better than hosting in UAE though

 

[mominsaigol]

Did posters seriously said Asia cup should be held in UK?

Yes . Ig it's time to invade UK so we can merge it into Asia.

See you on the front lines

 

[Kianig89]

Why not in Kabul, surely J Shah can manage it

 

[zn426]

Why not hold the next Asia Cup at a different venue?

Malaysia? Singapore?

I remember they used to have cricket tournament in those places (2006 Malaysia tri-series, for example).

Singapore and Malaysia don't have stadiums big enough to host Asia Cup matches. The expat populations of desis in the area are sufficient to sell out much bigger grounds.

Hong Kong wouldn't be a bad idea given what I proposed with trying to bring China into the sport, but they don't have large enough stadiums either.

You're stuck with it being in dubai or the subcontinent.

 

[sweep_shot]

Singapore and Malaysia don't have stadiums big enough to host Asia Cup matches. The expat populations of desis in the area are sufficient to sell out much bigger grounds.

Hong Kong wouldn't be a bad idea given what I proposed with trying to bring China into the sport, but they don't have large enough stadiums either.

You're stuck with it being in dubai or the subcontinent.

Singapore and Malaysia have had successful cricket tournaments in the past. Latest was a tri-series involving India, Australia, and West Indies back in 2006. Not big stadiums but can definitely host a small tournament like Asia Cup.

Same with Nepal. I personally would love to see an Asia Cup in Nepal.

 

[boomboomcheema]

I hope not the boring dull lifeless UAE once again, it's the go to venue for BCCI and ICC these days if any trouble happens. It's about time tournaments are held in Nepal and South East Asia.

 

[msb314]

Asia cup is another useless tournament. It had some meaning when Srilanka was a good team. They are just doing it for milking money from India vs Pak encounters. But that is one match. Can't waste time for just one match.

Asia Cup in T20 format is very exciting to watch.

Last time India did not even reach the final

 

[msb314]

Singapore and Malaysia have had successful cricket tournaments in the past. Latest was a tri-series involving India, Australia, and West Indies back in 2006. Not big stadiums but can definitely host a small tournament like Asia Cup.

Same with Nepal. I personally would love to see an Asia Cup in Nepal.

Singapore and Malaysia don't have stadiums big enough to host Asia Cup matches. The expat populations of desis in the area are sufficient to sell out much bigger grounds.

Hong Kong wouldn't be a bad idea given what I proposed with trying to bring China into the sport, but they don't have large enough stadiums either.

You're stuck with it being in dubai or the subcontinent.

Any chance Saudi Arabia could host one in the future?

 

[sweep_shot]

Any chance Saudi Arabia could host one in the future?

That's another good suggestion.

 

[msb314]

Pakistan has nothing in men's cricket for till 2031.

What are we hosting in 2031 then?

 

[msb314]

That's another good suggestion.

Thanks but they have enough stadiums for it? Capacity?

SA is a huge market and I can see an Asia Cup being hosted there within a few years

 

[Mas-LFC]

I hope they hold the next tournament in Bangladesh.

They are a cricket mad nation and hosting a multilateral tournament may help inspire the fans especially given that Bangla's first era of fielding world class players is now ended.

Bangladesh will be a good host. Should be ready again after the new Dhaka terminal 3 completion by end of this year, plus some renovations at Mirpur stadium and Chittagong. Sylhet has two international grounds, main stadium is fully set, probably the best stadium in BD. Fatullah is getting renovated again it held 2014 Asia cup matches and was a good ground for high scoring matched Bd once chased 300+ against NZ 2013 so hope its back soon.

 

[Vikram1989]

Asia Cup in T20 format is very exciting to watch.

Last time India did not even reach the final

This time other teams will be left red faced and humiliated. Current Indian t20 team is proper one with international t20 trends and standards. Completely multi skilled , deep batting till 8/9 and not even 1 stat padder.Just have to hope all players are available with out injury concerns.Almost trying to breach 300 in every series against sa, bng,eng against their best eleven

 

[Aang_The_last_airbender]

What are we hosting in 2031 then?

2031 is India and Bangladesh

 

[jnaveen1980]

Asia Cup in T20 format is very exciting to watch.

Last time India did not even reach the final

I am talking about ODIs. T20s for all the countries. ODIs often exposes the gulf.

 

[zn426]

Singapore and Malaysia have had successful cricket tournaments in the past. Latest was a tri-series involving India, Australia, and West Indies back in 2006. Not big stadiums but can definitely host a small tournament like Asia Cup.

Same with Nepal. I personally would love to see an Asia Cup in Nepal.

Sure but it's been almost 20 years. With the way the ICC operates I'm sure they haven't had any money to upgrade their grounds to modern amenities and similar.
After researching further it appears Singapore's newest stadium can seat 52k for cricket (that's frankly excellent) but it's only one ground. They will need more than one ground for an Asia Cup, I'd say at least 3 is a minimum. Maybe it's a smart play if they joint hosted with Malaysia and ensure that Singapore and Malaysia were also involved in the tournament

Nepal would be amazing frankly. I've heard there's such passion for the game there and what not. The only issue as with Singapore is that they only have one stadium large enough for an Asia Cup and it only seats 15k.

It seems like most of the grounds in Asia are due for upgrades and expansion. If Asia is to be the long-term hub for cricket, then you need to build a lot more big stadiums.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

ASIA cup.

If Indian Premier League can be held in South Africa and UAE, and PSL can be played in UAE why not Asia cup in England?

Asia cup is a trophy for Asian participants it doesn't have to be held solely in Asia.

 

[Local.Dada]

I feel a T20 cricket tournament featuring India, Pak, Afghan, SL, Bangladesh and throw Nepal to the mix will be a sell out anywhere in the world. Most cricket countries would love to jump on it.

However if it’s hosted elsewhere in some SENA country they will have to share revenues with that board which is a non- Asian member. If it is held in Asia, ACC members get the revenue/ profits. Thats why it makes sense to host Asia cup in Asia.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hope India spends a lot of money in development of Nepal cricket. They are much more intelligent than some of other countries. Learning curve will be shorter.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Hope India spends a lot of money in development of Nepal cricket. They are much more intelligent than some of other countries. Learning curve will be shorter.

Why haven’t you? So called big brother. Done little for Nepal.

BCCI should have helped Nepal from 2014 world T20, inviting Nepal to play in Indian domestic competitions like how Scotland had team in English county 50ov comp.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Did posters seriously said Asia cup should be held in UK?

It’s not a bad idea. London and Birmingham in many areas is like South Asia, anyway. Having Matches at The Oval and Edgebaston will be a sell outs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Why haven’t you? So called big brother. Done little for Nepal.

BCCI should have helped Nepal from 2014 world T20, inviting Nepal to play in Indian domestic competitions like how Scotland had team in English county 50ov comp.

We are already on track

BCCI Extends Support to Nepal Cricket: Camps and Exposure Assistance in the Pipeline

BCCI set to collaborate with Nepal cricket, offering training camps and exposure assistance.

newsarenaindia.com

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), known for its support to Afghanistan cricket, is now poised to extend assistance to Nepal's budding cricketers.

The move aims to enhance cricketing infrastructure and provide exposure to talented players in the South Asian region.

In a recent meeting on the sidelines of a Women’s Premier League (WPL) meeting in New Delhi, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) president Chatur Bahadur discussed the prospects of collaboration with BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

The meeting was prompted by Bahadur's request for support in offering quality game time and access to cricket infrastructure for Nepal's cricketing talents.

A source from CAN revealed, "Mr. Shah has been very supportive of the promotion of cricket in Nepal. He has asked for a formal proposal outlining the kind of help they expect from BCCI."

 

[saimayubera]

Asia Cup in T20 format is very exciting to watch.

Last time India did not even reach the final

dewbai. no bumrah. no kuldeep.

this tiem with new look india team, it's gonna be a massacre. can't wait.

 

[saimayubera]

We are already on track

BCCI Extends Support to Nepal Cricket: Camps and Exposure Assistance in the Pipeline

BCCI set to collaborate with Nepal cricket, offering training camps and exposure assistance.

newsarenaindia.com

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), known for its support to Afghanistan cricket, is now poised to extend assistance to Nepal's budding cricketers.

The move aims to enhance cricketing infrastructure and provide exposure to talented players in the South Asian region.

In a recent meeting on the sidelines of a Women’s Premier League (WPL) meeting in New Delhi, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) president Chatur Bahadur discussed the prospects of collaboration with BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

The meeting was prompted by Bahadur's request for support in offering quality game time and access to cricket infrastructure for Nepal's cricketing talents.

A source from CAN revealed, "Mr. Shah has been very supportive of the promotion of cricket in Nepal. He has asked for a formal proposal outlining the kind of help they expect from BCCI."

So Nepal will be the next team that defeats Pakistan in an ICC event in a few years.