The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI) on Monday refuted media reports claiming that India had decided to pull out of the upcoming Asia Cup and the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup—both key events under the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
"Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news reports that the BCCI has decided not to participate in the Asia Cup and the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both of which are ACC (Asian Cricket Council) events. Such news are devoid of any truth as till now," BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI.
"BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding the ensuing ACC events, let alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men's and women's," he added.
Saikia further stressed that the board’s current priorities remain fixed on ongoing and imminent cricketing engagements.
"The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary. It may be said that BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC events takes place and any important decision is reached, same will be announced through media," he told the news agency.
The clarification comes amid media speculation over India's participation in the tournaments, which are crucial platforms for both senior and emerging cricketers in Asia. The BCCI’s statement puts to rest any immediate concerns over its commitment to ACC events. According to the report, India was withdrawining from the tournaments owing to recent tensions with Pakistan who were also set to participate.
"Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news reports that the BCCI has decided not to participate in the Asia Cup and the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both of which are ACC (Asian Cricket Council) events. Such news are devoid of any truth as till now," BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI.
"BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding the ensuing ACC events, let alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men's and women's," he added.
Saikia further stressed that the board’s current priorities remain fixed on ongoing and imminent cricketing engagements.
"The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary. It may be said that BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC events takes place and any important decision is reached, same will be announced through media," he told the news agency.
The clarification comes amid media speculation over India's participation in the tournaments, which are crucial platforms for both senior and emerging cricketers in Asia. The BCCI’s statement puts to rest any immediate concerns over its commitment to ACC events. According to the report, India was withdrawining from the tournaments owing to recent tensions with Pakistan who were also set to participate.
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