The hybrid model proposed by Sethi appears to be a viable solution, although no official statement has been made by the ACC, it has been learned from ACC sources
Published Date – Thursday, 5/25/23 at 11:30pm
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New Delhi: BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday that the fate of the Asian Cup will be decided during the IPL final, which will be attended by many top dignitaries from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Pakistan has the right to host this year’s Asian Cup, but with the BCCI’s decision not to send its teams to neighboring countries without government permission, PCB chairman Najam Sethi has proposed a “hybrid model” in which they will be organized locally and in India. At least four games will be played at neutral ground.
It cannot be confirmed whether Sethi has been officially invited to the IPL final. “As of now, the decision on hosting the Asian Cup has not been finalized. We are busy with the IPL, but high-level dignitaries from the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Bangladesh and Afghanistan cricket boards are watching the IPL final. We will discuss and discuss as appropriate. time to make the final decision,” Jay Shah said.
It was learned from ACC sources that the hybrid model proposed by Sethi looked like a viable solution, although no official statement was made by the ACC. According to the model, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Afghanistan will play four preliminary matches in Pakistan, while India will play all matches at a neutral venue. The two India-Pakistan Games will also be held in Sri Lanka, although the PCB wants them to be held in Dubai.
The weather in the UAE in September is not at all conducive to a 50-plus match, although to make the ‘hybrid model’ work logistically, the UAE is a better option for the Asian Cricket Board. “ACC chief Jay Shah will call a meeting of the executive body, at which point an official announcement will be made. The PCB does not mind playing against India at neutral ground.
“The PCB prefers Dubai as it will bring in more gate receipts, but as long as the ACC and the Sri Lanka cricket team (SLC) start the India-Pakistan Games in Dubai in 2022,” said an ACC source who asked not to be named. .
The six teams in the Asian Cup are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal. One group will include India, Pakistan and Nepal, while the other will include Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
