Mohsin Naqvi elected ACC chairman

Mohsin Naqvi Elected ACC Chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has been elected as the new chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), succeeding Shammi Silva, the head of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Naqvi will hold the position for two years.

ACC Leadership Change

The change of the ACC leadership was confirmed through the annual general meeting of the members of the continental body, held virtually on Thursday afternoon. Pakistan will lead the Council in its mission to promote and expand cricket across the Asian continent.

Asia Cup Hosting Decision

The biggest test for Naqvi is holding the Asia Cup, scheduled for September. Originally allotted to India, the Asia Cup will be held in a neutral country, considering the India-Pakistan diplomatic dynamics. The decision was taken at the time of selling the media rights for the Asia Cup a couple of months ago. Naqvi will have to decide which neutral country will host the six-team Asia Cup, with UAE and Sri Lanka being the favourites.