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Mohsin Naqvi Loses ACC Support, Tamim Iqbal Poised to Take Over Presidency
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News18•29-09-2026, 20:10
Mohsin Naqvi Loses ACC Support, Tamim Iqbal Poised to Take Over Presidency
- •Mohsin Naqvi is set to lose his position as Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief next year as his two-year tenure ends, reportedly lacking support from at least three of the five member nations: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
- •Despite the possibility of seeking an extension, Naqvi is unlikely to secure it, with the ACC presidency operating on two-year terms and requiring a unanimous vote.
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chairman Tamim Iqbal has expressed his intention to replace Naqvi, conveying his interest to member nations.
- •The ACC chairmanship rotates among full members and requires a unanimous vote; India's Jay Shah previously served for three years from 2022 to 2024.
- •Tamim Iqbal, known for his efforts to restore friendly relations with India, is expected to be more India-friendly as ACC president, marking a significant power shift within the council.
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Bangladesh Cricket Board chairman and former international captain Tamim Iqbal is raring to replace Mohsin Naqvi as the head of the Asian Cricket Council when his current two-year tenure ends next year.
Naqvi lost the backing of at least three out of the five member nations after his ACC tenure became a political circus, marked by controversies such as India refusing to accept Asia Cup trophies from him.
Bilateral tensions escalated significantly following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 and subsequent military actions, which were compounded by provocative social media posts and political strains involving Naqvi.
