The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has indefinitely postponed the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025, which was set to begin on June 6 in Sri Lanka. The decision was taken following a request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva, who cited adverse weather conditions and a growing outbreak of the chikungunya virus as key concerns. In a press release issued on Sunday, the ACC stated that the tournament was being delayed following consultations held in response to Silva’s letter addressed to ACC President Mohsin Naqvi. “The decision to postpone the tournament comes after consultations were held on a letter received from Mr. Shammi Silva… citing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns owing to the spread of chikungunya disease in the region,” the statement read. ACC Emerging Women’s T20 Asia Cup: Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan The council assured participating teams, fans, and stakeholders that new dates for the tournament would be announced soon and thanked them for their understanding and patience. ACC President Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed the council’s commitment to the development of women’s cricket across Asia. “The ACC is fully committed to providing platforms for young women cricketers to grow and compete,” Naqvi said, adding that efforts were already underway to reschedule the tournament at the earliest. Meanwhile, speculation about India’s possible withdrawal from future ACC events due to political tensions has been rejected by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). “There has been no discussion or decision to withdraw from any ACC event,” BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told Indian media. “Our current focus remains on the IPL and the upcoming England series for both the men’s and women’s teams.”