Mohsin Naqvi became the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in April 2025, and his two-year term is set to conclude in April 2027. In this context, the key question is which country and cricket board will take over the reins of the ACC after him.
ACC President Tenure: How Long Will Pakistan Remain in Charge and Who Takes Over Next?
Over the past few years, one name has consistently been at the center of controversies in Asian cricket: Mohsin Naqvi. After winning the 2026 Women's Asia Cup title, the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Prior to this, the Indian team had also refused to accept the trophy from Naqvi after winning the 2025 Men's Asia Cup.
It is not just the Asia Cup; several controversies surrounding Naqvi have raised questions about both Pakistan cricket and Asian cricket. Frustrated by this, fans are asking just one question: how long will Naqvi continue to helm the ACC?
When will Naqvi's tenure end?
Mohsin Naqvi assumed the role of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President on April 3, 2025. He was elected to this position for a two-year term, meaning his current tenure will conclude in April 2027. With his appointment, Pakistan took over the responsibility of the ACC presidency.
The ACC presidency rotates among member nations. Prior to Naqvi, Shammi Silva of Sri Lanka Cricket held the position. Before him, Jay Shah served as ACC President; he assumed the role in January 2021, and his tenure was subsequently extended to 2024 with the support of member nations. He holds the record for the longest tenure as ACC President. Jay Shah is currently the ICC Chairman.
At the ACC's Annual General Meeting held in August 2026, the Afghanistan Cricket Board was also included in the presidential rotation. This brings the total number of full-member boards participating in the ACC presidential rotation to five: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Consequently, Afghanistan will be among the countries eligible for the presidency in future rotations.
Will Naqvi not be the President for the next Asia Cup?
The most interesting aspect here relates to the Asia Cup schedule and Naqvi's tenure. The Asia Cup generally takes place every two years. Following the Women's Asia Cup in 2026, the next Men's Asia Cup is scheduled for 2027; given the ODI World Cup, it will be played in the ODI format. Naqvi's current term is set to end in April 2027. In other words, there are approximately eight months left before he steps down—meaning the countdown has already begun.
Based on his current tenure, Naqvi will not be the ACC President during the 2027 Men's Asia Cup—unless his term is extended. Therefore, whether a situation similar to the trophy-related dispute between the Indian team and the ACC arises during the 2025 and 2026 Asia Cups will largely depend on the new President and the relationship between the two boards.
How is the ACC President elected?
- The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is a regional body representing cricket boards across Asia. The President's tenure typically lasts two years, with leadership rotating among the member nations.
- Rather than pre-selecting a specific individual to succeed Naqvi, the process involves determining which member nation is next in line and identifying who is leading that country's cricket board at the time.
- Naqvi assumed the role of ACC President on April 3, 2025, when it was Pakistan's turn. Now, following the conclusion of his term in April 2027, the same rotation process will be followed to select the new leadership.
- The ACC does not rely solely on the President for its operations; other members of the Executive Board also shoulder significant responsibilities. Recently, Khalid Al Zarooni of the UAE Cricket Board was elected as the new ACC Vice-President. Additionally, directors from Qatar and Singapore will continue to play pivotal roles in the ACC's functioning.
- This means that when the new ACC President takes office in 2027, Khalid Al Zarooni and the representatives from Qatar and Singapore will remain actively involved in the organization's operations. In other words, ACC decisions and day-to-day activities will not hinge solely on the President; instead, the Executive Board team will work collaboratively to drive the organization forward.
Who will become the President of the Asian Cricket Council in 2027?
Mohsin Naqvi's two-year tenure as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) concludes in April 2027. No official announcement has been made yet regarding who will take over the leadership of the ACC after this. It is important to note that the presidency rotates among member nations; the country whose turn it is puts forward its candidate, and the final decision is reached through the Council's formal process.
