India’s absence from Asia Cup could trigger a diplomatic rift between the BCCI and PCB

The ACC has excluded India from the Asia Cup, which is scheduled to take place in September 2023. While the BCCI is disappointed with the decision, the PCB has welcomed it.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has excluded India from the Asia Cup, which is scheduled to take place in September 2023. The tournament will now be held in Pakistan, instead of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as originally planned. The BCCI has expressed its disappointment with the decision, while the PCB has welcomed it.

The BCCI had earlier proposed that the tournament be moved to the UAE due to security concerns in Pakistan. However, the ACC rejected the proposal, saying that it was confident about the security arrangements in Pakistan.

The BCCI’s decision to not send the Indian team to Pakistan has been met with criticism from some quarters. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has said that the BCCI’s decision is “not good for cricket”. He added that the ACC should have taken a neutral stance and should have allowed India to participate in the tournament.

The PCB has said that it is confident that the Indian team will eventually participate in the tournament. The PCB chairman, Najam Sethi, has said that the PCB is in talks with the BCCI and is hopeful that a solution will be found.

The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the world. It is held every two years and features the top teams in Asia. India has won the tournament a record seven times, while Pakistan has won it twice.

The exclusion of India from the Asia Cup is a major blow to the tournament. It is also a setback for the PCB, which is hoping to use the tournament to promote cricket in Pakistan.

The BCCI’s decision is likely to have a negative impact on relations between India and Pakistan. The two countries have a long history of cricket rivalry, and the cancellation of the Asia Cup is likely to further strain relations.