The Pahalgam incident has further complicated India-Pakistan sporting relations while India's scheduled limited-overs tour to Bangladesh this August appears increasingly uncertain, report agencies.
The cricket calendar in South Asia faces potential disruption as diplomatic tensions escalate between India and its neighbours.
India's scheduled limited-overs tour to Bangladesh this August, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, appears increasingly uncertain amid growing regional tensions.
Bangladesh tour under review
Sources close to cricket administration indicate that whilst the Bangladesh tour remains on the calendar, its execution is far from certain.
The uncertainty stems from recent controversial statements by a retired Bangladesh army officer, Maj Gen (retired) ALM Fazlur Rahman, who made provocative comments regarding India's northeastern states and suggested military collaboration with China.
Asia Cup 2025 faces questions
The diplomatic challenges extend beyond bilateral series, potentially affecting the Asia Cup 2025 scheduled for September. The tournament, already facing venue finalisation issues, could face postponement given the current geopolitical climate. The recent Pahalgam incident has further complicated India-Pakistan sporting relations.
The previous Asia Cup in 2023 operated under a hybrid model, with Pakistan and Sri Lanka sharing hosting duties. India, emerging as champions, played their matches exclusively in Sri Lanka while other teams competed in both nations. Cricket administrators acknowledge that the Asia Cup's significance largely depends on India-Pakistan fixtures. With current diplomatic tensions, the possibility of these matches seems remote, potentially affecting the tournament's overall viability.
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