ACC announces postponement of Women’s Emerging Asia Cup 2025

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially postponed the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025, which was set to begin on June 6 in Sri Lanka.

The decision came after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva requested a delay, citing unfavorable weather conditions and a growing health risk caused by a chikungunya virus outbreak. His request was addressed in a letter to ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, leading to consultations and the eventual postponement.

In a press release, the ACC said, “The decision to postpone the tournament comes after consultations were held on a letter received from Mr. Shammi Silva, President Sri Lanka Cricket Board, who wrote to the President of the ACC, seeking postponement of the event citing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns owing to the spread of chikungunya disease in the region.”

The ACC assured fans, teams, and stakeholders that new dates will be announced soon and expressed gratitude for their understanding and patience.

ACC President Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the council’s dedication to women’s cricket across Asia.

“The ACC is fully committed to providing platforms for young women cricketers to grow and compete,” Naqvi said. 

“We understand the importance of this tournament in shaping the future of women’s cricket in the region, and we will work swiftly to reschedule it at the earliest,” he added. 

Meanwhile, there had been rumors suggesting India might withdraw from ACC tournaments due to political tensions. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) firmly denied those reports.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the speculation, telling Indian media, “There has been no discussion or decision to withdraw from any ACC event. Our current focus remains on the IPL and the upcoming England series for both the men’s and women’s teams.”