‘BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps’ – Devajit Saikia, rejecting reports of India pulling out of ACC events

The BCCI has reportedly decided to withdraw from the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup and has placed the men’s Asia Cup participation on hold due to the recent border conflict between India and Pakistan.

Since this morning, the reports have been making the rounds. Devajit Saikia, the secretary of the BCCI, has underlined that neither a decision nor a conversation of any kind has been made over the team’s participation in the competitions. Additionally, Saikia refuted any allegations that he discussed the matter with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), stating that the board is presently preoccupied with the current Indian Premier League (IPL) and the forthcoming five-match Test series against England.

Such rumour is untrue because, as of right now, the BCCI hasn’t even talked about or taken any action related to the upcoming ACC events, much less sent any correspondence to the ACC (Asian Cricket Council). Our main focus right now is on the current IPL and the ensuing England series, both for men and women. One may argue that the BCCI will make an announcement as soon as a significant decision is made and any conversation over any ACC tournaments occurs, according to Saikia, who was cited by.

The Asia Cup and Women’s Emerging Asia Cup records of India

India has won eight titles in the Asia Cup, making them the most successful team at the moment. Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, the Men in Blue defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win the title in 2023, and they will be the defending champions going into the event.

When it comes to the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup, it began in 2023, and the first victors were the India A Women’s squad, who defeated Bangladesh A Women by 31 runs in the final. Shweta Sehrawat led the India A Women’s squad as captain.