Pakistan cricket team to withdraw from Asia Cup 2025? Broadcaster's social media poster sparks speculations

Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 looks to be in doubt after a poster for the tournament released by the official broadcaster featured captains of only India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The absence of a Pakistan representative in the poster has sparked a speculation over their participation in the tournament. 

According to media reports, India is in line to host the Asia Cup in September in the T20I format which will serve as a preparatory tournament before the T20 World Cup next year. The 2026 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.