The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially called out the reports claiming to quit the Asia Cup, clarifying that the board hasn't even discussed anything regarding that. Even though it didn't assure any further collaboration, it made sure that they are focusing on the ongoing Indian Premier League, followed by the away Test series in England. As per an official statement of BCCI posted by the Rev Sports Global on their X handle, BCCI has claimed all previous reports are "imaginary." The statement said: Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news items about BCCI's decision not to participate in Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both ACC's events. Such news are devoid of any truth as till now, BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding ensuing ACC events , leave alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men and women. It further added, The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary. It may be said that BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC events takes place and any important decision is reached, same will be announced through media. BCCI's statement on #IND withdrawing from the Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup.Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news items about BCCI's decision not to participate in Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both ACC's events. Such news… — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) May 19, 2025 Read also: "Most talented but didn't work on his fitness": Ex-England star's blunt take on Rohit Sharma India's participation in Asia Cup still hanging The Asian Cricket Council is currently led by Mohsin Naqvi, who is simultaneously the chair of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). And thus, there were reports and rumors regarding India pulling out from the Men's and Women's Asia Cup. The tension rose as an aftermath of Operation Sindoor, a military operation carried out to demolish the terror camps situated in Pakistan following the inhuman terror attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam. Well, in case India pulls out in reality, the tournament will likely lack a massive monetary profit, as all investors, who are mainly Indian, bet money on the India-Pakistan rivalry match. Meanwhile, Sony Entertainment, which is currently broadcasting the Pakistan Super League, has also received the hosting rights for the Asia Cup through an eight-year deal reportedly worth US$170 million.