Mohsin Naqvi Appointed as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has officially taken over as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), succeeding Sri Lanka’s Shammi Silva. Naqvi’s appointment marks a significant leadership transition in Asian cricket and reflects the region’s dynamic cricketing diplomacy. Naqvi, who was elected PCB Chairman in February 2024 and also serves as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, expressed deep gratitude and commitment to enhancing Asian cricket’s global impact.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Mohsin Naqvi Appointed as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| New ACC President | Mohsin Naqvi (Also PCB Chairman, Interior Minister of Pakistan) |
| Predecessor | Shammi Silva (Sri Lanka) |
| Naqvi’s PCB Appointment | February 2024 |
| Shammi Silva’s Tenure | December 2024 – March 2025 (3 months) |
| Jay Shah’s Transition | Stepped down from ACC to become ICC Chair |
| Main Focus for ACC | Venue decision for T20 Asia Cup 2025 |
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