Mohsin Naqvi has been appointed because the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), following the tenure of Shammi Silva of Sri Lanka.
Naqvi, who has been serving because the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman since February 2024, took over after the ACC board met nearly on Thursday. “I’m deeply honoured to imagine the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council,” mentioned Naqvi in an ACC assertion.
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“Asia stays the heartbeat of world cricket, and I’m dedicated to working with all member boards to speed up the sport’s development and international affect. Collectively, we are going to unlock new alternatives, foster better collaboration, and take Asian cricket to unprecedented heights. I additionally lengthen my honest due to the outgoing ACC President for his management and contributions to the ACC throughout his tenure,” Naqvi added.
Underneath Naqvi, the PCB lately hosted the Champions Trophy – an ICC occasion after 29 years. Nevertheless, as the top of the ACC, his greatest problem will probably be to carry the Asia Cup, scheduled for September. Initially allotted to India, the Asia Cup is ready to be held in a impartial nation – both within the UAE or Sri Lanka – conserving in thoughts the truth that India and Pakistan have determined to not go to one another’s nation for the subsequent cycle.
This resolution was formalised on the time of promoting the media rights for the Asia Cup a few months in the past.