Asia Cup 2025 Likely to Be Relocated from India to UAE Amid Neutral Venue Agreement
The Asia Cup 2025 is likely to be moved from India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with sources on Wednesday indicating that discussions are underway to shift the high-profile cricket tournament to a neutral venue in September.
While the tournament is officially scheduled to be hosted by India, reports suggest that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is leaning toward relocating the event due to logistical and political considerations. A final decision is expected soon.
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Under a three-year bilateral agreement between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), matches between the two countries in multilateral tournaments are to be played at neutral venues to avoid diplomatic tensions. The arrangement has previously led to tournaments being held in the UAE, which has become a preferred host for major Asian cricket events due to its infrastructure and neutrality.
The UAE has previously hosted editions of the Asia Cup and is seen as a viable alternative that offers high-quality venues, logistical readiness, and ease of access for teams and fans alike.
The Asian Cricket Council is expected to meet in the coming weeks to finalize the venue change. If confirmed, this would mark another instance where regional dynamics have influenced the hosting of cricket events, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a dependable neutral ground for South Asian cricket.
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