BCCI vs Mohsin Naqvi ICC Dispute: Afghanistan Backs India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly gearing up to launch an all-out attack against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi at the upcoming ICC meeting. According to a Telecom Asia Sport report, the BCCI—supported by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)—plans to challenge Naqvi’s dual roles, claiming that holding both ministerial and cricket board positions violates ICC’s governance regulations. So let’s have a look about BCCI vs Mohsin Naqvi ICC dispute.
BCCI Challenges Mohsin Naqvi’s Dual Role
Naqvi currently serves as both Pakistan’s Interior Minister and the PCB and ACC chairman. The BCCI contends that this dual role breaches ICC rules, which prohibit an individual from holding political and administrative sporting positions simultaneously. The Indian board has reportedly compiled a comprehensive list of charges to present during the ICC meeting, emphasizing governance violations and potential conflicts of interest.
Fallout From Asia Cup 2025 Controversy
Tensions between the BCCI and Naqvi escalated following the Asia Cup 2025 final, when Naqvi allegedly refused to hand over the trophy to India, despite their victory over Pakistan. Reports claim he took the trophy to his hotel room, an incident that the Indian cricket fraternity has since labeled “shameful.” The controversy further strained India-Pakistan cricket relations, setting the stage for the current confrontation.
Afghanistan’s Support Strengthens India’s Case
In a significant diplomatic move, Afghanistan has sided with India in its stance against Naqvi. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly deteriorated following military tensions that resulted in the deaths of three Afghan cricketers. Sources quoted in Telecom Asia Sport revealed that Afghanistan will back India’s demand for Naqvi to relinquish one of his posts, supporting the view that his dual role undermines ICC integrity.
Mohsin Naqvi’s Response and ICC Meeting Plans
While Naqvi has not publicly responded to BCCI’s charges, reports suggest that he is preparing a counterargument to present during the ICC meeting. Earlier reports from PTI indicated that Naqvi might skip the meeting due to domestic political issues, delegating PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Syed to represent Pakistan. However, insiders suggest that Naqvi is unlikely to back down and may contest every accusation raised by the BCCI.
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What Lies Ahead
The upcoming ICC meeting is expected to be tense, with the BCCI and ACB uniting against the PCB on governance grounds. The decision could set a precedent regarding the separation of political and administrative powers within cricket governance. Whether Mohsin Naqvi attends or not, his position as both a government minister and cricket administrator is likely to face intense scrutiny from the international cricket community.
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