Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi denied apologizing to the BCCI over the Asia Cup 2025 trophy controversy, criticizing Indian media for spreading false information. He expressed readiness to present the trophy and accused India of politicizing cricket, which led to the trophy not being handed over after India’s victory, amid strained geopolitical relations.
During an ACC meeting, Mohsin Naqvi refused to hand over the Asia Cup trophy and medals to India after their victory, leading to protests and a potential ICC complaint, amid ongoing tensions between cricket boards.
A widow of a terror attack victim in Pahalgam has called for a boycott of the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, criticizing the BCCI for proceeding with the fixture and questioning the role of cricket in national sentiment, urging fans to abstain from watching the game to protest against Pakistan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested a written explanation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The PCB was informed by the ICC that the Indian government has not permitted the Indian team to participate in the tournament scheduled in Pakistan. The PCB insists on hosting the entire event in Pakistan and rejects any hybrid model, despite previous use for the Asia Cup. The situation involves the Pakistan government, and the PCB is firm on its stance due to past grievances over hosting arrangements.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is consulting with the Pakistan government after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The PCB has rejected a hybrid hosting model and insists on holding the entire tournament in Pakistan. This decision comes amid political tensions between the two countries, with the PCB seeking a formal explanation from the BCCI and the International Cricket Council (ICC) facing challenges in organizing the event without India.
An Indian tribunal court has initiated insolvency proceedings against Byju’s, once valued at $22 billion, following a petition from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to recover nearly $19 million. The ruling appoints an interim resolution professional to manage the company, sidelining its founder. Byju’s, which has faced multiple crises over the past two years, plans to appeal the decision and seek an amicable settlement with BCCI.
Rahul Dravid has accepted the offer to extend his term as India's head coach, with the duration expected to be at least until the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wanted Dravid to continue to ensure continuity in the team's structure. Under Dravid's coaching, India has achieved top rankings in Test, ODI, and T20I formats but fell short of winning any ICC trophies. Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be India's tour of South Africa, followed by a five-Test series against England at home and the T20 World Cup in June. The BCCI has also extended the contracts of India's support staff.