The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia has denied reports of the country pulling out of the Men's Asia Cup that is scheduled to take place later this year. Saikia stated that the discussions regarding Asia Cup or any matter relating to ACC haven't been discussed at any level.
A report of The Indian Express claimed on Monday that the BCCI is set to pull out of the Asia Cup due to a Pakistani heading the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). According to the report, the move came in a bid to isolate Pakistan cricket as the Indian team can't play in a tournament headed by a Pakistani Minister.
Notably, Moshin Naqvi is now the chairman of ACC.
Speaking to The Times of India, Saikia said they will discuss the matters relating to ACC and Asia Cup in the coming months as their focus for now is on the women's and men's tour of England.
"Such news are devoid of any truth as till now, the BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding ensuing ACC events, leave alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men and women. The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary."
"It may be said that the BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC events takes place and any important decision is reached, the same will be announced through the media."
