The Women's Emerging Asia Cup, scheduled to begin on 3 June in Sri Lanka, has been quietly postponed, amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India.

 

While no formal statement had been made earlier by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), it was widely believed that the lack of Indian interest played a key role in the postponement. However, on June 2, 2025, the ACC officially confirmed that the tournament had been rescheduled.

 

According to an ACC press release, the decision was made following a letter from Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, to ACC President Mohsin Raza Naqvi. The letter cited adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns due to the spread of the chikungunya virus as reasons for seeking a postponement.

 

"The ACC is committed to providing opportunities for young women cricketers to develop their skills and compete at the highest level," said Mohsin Raza Naqvi. He added that the ACC understands the strategic significance of the tournament and will work to reschedule it at the earliest possible date.

 

Recently, PCB official Salman Naseer met with ACC officials in Dubai to discuss tournament arrangements. Meanwhile, sources say the ACC’s next major challenge is organising the Men’s Asia Cup in September, which is scheduled to be hosted by India.

 

So far, the ACC has not announced new dates for the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup but has assured that all stakeholders, including teams and commercial partners, will be updated soon.