Latest news on the Asia Cup 2023 tournament as it is set move from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. BCCI refused to travel to Gulf is too hot in September.
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The upcoming Asia Cup, which was initially set to be held in Pakistan, is now likely to be hosted by Sri Lanka. The move comes after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to send the Indian team across the border, citing a lack of clearance from the government. As a result, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) decided to shift the tournament from Pakistan, with Sri Lanka being the front-runner to host the event.
BCCIs Stand and Other Nations Support
The decision to move the tournament from Pakistan was on the cards from the moment BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced that the Indian team would not travel across the border. The final decision on the location of the tournament is not anticipated to be made until the end of this monthand Sri Lanka, Bangladeshand Afghanistan are all in favour of Sri Lanka playing host to the competition.
Although Pakistans participation in the asia cup 2023 tournament is still doubt and reports are indicating that they may boycott the tournament.
While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to express interest in keeping the tournament at home, the decision to move it seems like a formality at the moment.
The BCCI found support from other member nations of the ACC, making it difficult for the PCB to keep the tournament in Pakistan.
Proposal for Hybrid Model and Extreme Heat in UAE
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested for a hybrid kind of format to host the Asia Cup right after the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India has denied to go to Pakistan for the tour. Under this model, Indias matches alone would be hosted in Dubai.
On the other hand, this idea has not received much supportand the broadcaster of the tournament expressed their reservations about it.
Furthermore, because September is the height of summer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the other boards were apprehensive to play in the Gulf region a month before the 50-over World Cup. This was because September is the hottest month in the UAE.
Omans Offer and Sri Lanka as an Ideal Destination
During a recent informal meeting of the ACC members, Oman offered to host the tournament, but keeping the conditions in mind, Sri Lanka has been considered an ideal destination. In September 2018, Dubai hosted the Asia Cup, but the conditions were exceedingly difficult for the participants. It was during this tournament that Hardik Pandya suffered a back injury.
ICC Mens World Cup 2023 schedule is predicted to start in the first week of October and participating teams keen to use the Asia Cup as their preparation for ICC world cup 2023, the UAE has been ruled out altogether.
Effect on Upcoming World Cup and Tentative Schedule
The decision to move the Asia Cup from Pakistan to Sri Lanka may have an impact on the upcoming World Cup, which is set to be hosted by India in October-November. Reports suggest that if Pakistan decides to skip the Asia Cup, it will put a question mark on their participation in the World Cup as well.
If Pakistan declares its participation, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistanand Nepal will compete in the Asia Cup. The tournament is expected to take place between September 2 and September 17.
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Conclusion Asia Cup 2023
In conclusion, the decision to move the Asia Cup from Pakistan to Sri Lanka was taken due to BCCIs refusal to send the Indian team across the border. While Pakistans participation in the tournament is still uncertain, Sri Lanka seems to be the front-runner to host the event.
The final decision on the venue is expected by the end of this month and the tournament is tentatively scheduled to take place between September 2 and 17. Ref Weightlossherald
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