Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi Appointed as President of Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Appointment | Dated: 05 Apr 2025

In April 2025, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Chairman of the Lahore (Pakistan)-based Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), was recently appointed as the new Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - He will serve a two-year term beginning on April 3, 2025.
  • - He succeeded Shammi Silva of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), who had taken over the ACC presidency in December 2024 following Jay Shah from India.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Naqvi’s first major assignment as ACC Chairman will be overseeing the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September 2025.
  • (ii) In addition to his cricketing role, he currently serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister and has been heading the PCB since February 2024.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who was appointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?​

Correct Answer: Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi​

🚀 Quick Recap:

Asian Cricket Council (ACC)

  • President: Mohsin Naqvi
  • Headquarters: Dubai