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A major development in Asian cricket has seen India secure the hosting rights for the 2025 Asia Cup in the T20 Format, while Bangladesh will host the 2027 edition in the ODI Format. The decision to hold the 2025 tournament in the T20 format is in line with the upcoming T20 World Cup in India in 2026.
This announcement is likely to further escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, as the latter was originally scheduled to host the Champions Trophy in 2025. With India’s refusal to tour Pakistan, the BCCI is expected to lobby for a hybrid model for the Champions Trophy as well.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has hinted at a possible boycott of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India if the political impasse continues. The situation is rapidly deteriorating, and the cricketing world is watching closely to see how this high-stakes standoff unfolds.
The Asia Cup, traditionally a platform for regional rivalry, now seems set to become another battleground in the India-Pakistan cricket war.
