Follow us

Reports | Asia Cup 2023 likely to occur without Pakistan

no image
no image

As per The Telegraph, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to exclude Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup. The report suggested Jay Shah, the ACC chairman, has told the other participating nations that there will be a single venue, instead of PCB’s proposal of a hybrid model.

Pakistan Cricket Board’s idea of playing the Asia Cup in a hybrid model has been reportedly rejected by Jay Shah, who is serving as the BCCI secretary as well as the ACC chairman. PCB wanted the initial four matches of the group stage in the primary phase of the tournament shall be played in Pakistan, and the next phase, including matches of India and finals, to be played at a neutral venue. The board had also designated Dubai as a favored neutral location within a hybrid framework. However, their plans appear to be not followed by anybody.

“The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is preparing for an Asia Cup without Pakistan, a move which could have serious ramifications on Babar Azam’s team’s participation in the World Cup in India in October-November,” a Telegraph report read. 

“BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who is also the chairman of the ACC, has made it clear to the other countries that they would not follow the ‘hybrid model’ as suggested by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi. During his recent informal deliberations with the heads of member nations in Ahmedabad, Shah said that the tournament should be held at only one venue — Sri Lanka.”

The ‘informal deliberations with the heads of member nations’ took place on May 28-29, when Shah invited all of them to watch the IPL 2023 final from the stadium. The other nation heads and the ACC chairman are likely to inform the PCB in the next executive board meeting.

Comments

Leave a comment

0 Comments

read previous‌BBL | Twitter reacts to Mad Maxwell and Stekette fifer dent hosts to leapfrog at fourth spot
The Melbourne Stars defeated the Melbourne Renegades by 42 runs at the Marvel Stadium, courtesy of Glenn Maxwell’s 52-ball 90 and Mark Stekette’s five-wicket haul. The heroics dented the hosts as the visitors won four on a trot to leapfrog four rows and sit fourth in the BBL points table.
WATCH | Wes Agar turns into a bird to grab insane one-handed ripper in Vitality T20 Blast 2023read next
Over the years, the world of cricket has witnessed many stunning catches which have stunned the crowds and changed the complexion of the game completely. A moment of magic was on display on Friday night when Kent’s right-arm quick Wes Agar grabbed an absolute stunner with one hand against Glamorgan.
View non-AMP page