Pakistan-backed candidates won all three available board seats of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) during a closely contested election in Bangkok.
The election took place at the ACC Annual General Meeting, where Pakistan and India-backed groups competed for three director positions.
The winning panel received support from ACC President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. It included representatives from Qatar, Singapore and the Maldives.
The three candidates secured victories after a close contest. The India-backed panel failed to win any seat.
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla represented India during the meeting.
The result created history for Pakistan. It marked the first time since the ACC’s formation that a Pakistan-backed panel captured all three available board positions.
Victory Strengthens Pakistan’s Position in ACC
Sources described the result as a major achievement for Mohsin Naqvi. They also called it a sign of Pakistan’s growing influence within the Asian Cricket Council.
The ACC plays an important role in managing regional cricket events. It oversees tournaments such as the Asia Cup and other competitions involving Asian teams.
The election gives Pakistan-backed representatives a stronger voice in future ACC decisions.
The meeting also reviewed preparations for the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh. Officials discussed possible venues for the tournament.
The proposed venues include Sylhet, Mirpur and Chattogram.
Members also discussed the ACC’s annual budget. They reviewed plans for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai.
Pakistan and India Set for Women’s Asia Cup Clash
The ACC meeting came ahead of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026.
Pakistan and India will compete in the same group during the tournament. The event will feature eight teams divided into two groups.
The tournament will begin on August 28. Thailand and Hong Kong, China, will play the opening match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The Dubai venue will host all 15 matches, including the final on September 13.
The Pakistan-India rivalry remains one of the biggest attractions in world cricket. Matches between the two teams regularly attract millions of viewers across the globe.
The latest ACC election adds another chapter to the competition between the two cricket boards.
The Asian Cricket Council was established in 1983 to promote cricket across the continent. Its members include major cricket nations such as Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
With Pakistan-backed candidates now holding all three board seats, the PCB is expected to have a stronger role in ACC discussions and future decisions.
