Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concerns about the future of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) following the appointment of Mohsin Naqvi as its new president, citing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan that could lead to the ACC’s disbandment and a potential reduction of the Asia Cup to a three- or four-nation event. Gavaskar suggested that India may choose to withdraw from the ACC, impacting the structure of continental cricket tournaments and raising questions about the feasibility of bilateral cricket matches between the two countries, ultimately complicating multinational cricket events in the region.
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India started their 2025-27 World Test Championship campaign with a 2-2 draw against England, securing a six-run victory in the final Test thanks to Mohammed Siraj's five-wicket haul. Their upcoming Test assignments include series against West Indies and South Africa at home, a one-off Test against Afghanistan in June 2026, tours to Sri Lanka and New Zealand later in the year, and a blockbuster five-match Test series against Australia in January 2027. With the retirements of key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin, India is transitioning into a new era led by captain Shubman Gill, aiming to reach the WTC final. Full Article
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