Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has officially announced that a tri-nation T20I series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be held prior to the 2025 Asia Cup.
This confirmation came during a media interaction following the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dhaka.
Naqvi, who has recently taken on the role of ACC President, stated that the tri-series is set to take place in the UAE.
“Yes, it’s confirmed and will take place before the Asia Cup in UAE,” Naqvi affirmed, highlighting the significance of the series in the lead-up to the prestigious tournament.
In addition to the tri-series with Afghanistan and the UAE, Naqvi addressed speculation regarding another potential tri-nation series in 2026 that would feature Pakistan, Australia, and Bangladesh.
He expressed enthusiasm for the idea and responded positively when asked about its feasibility. “I wish we can have it.
Definitely, we would like to have it,” Naqvi said with a smile, indicating his support for expanding international cricket collaborations.
Meanwhile, on July 5, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Chairman Mirwais Ashraf confirmed that discussions are ongoing to convert the originally planned bilateral series with Pakistan into a tri-nation event, with the UAE as the third participant and host.
“A T20I series against Pakistan was scheduled for August, but they suggested adding another team — UAE — to the series,” Ashraf explained.
He added, “The tri-nation series will be helpful for us to prepare for the Asia Cup,” emphasizing the importance of such competitions in enhancing team readiness.
