PCB Chairman Najam Sethi has confirmed that the ultimate decision over the Asia Cup internet hosting venue will be taken within two weeks. The event appears to be in grave hazard with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka reportedly refusing the hybrid mannequin proposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Officially, the rights are with Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup however India have refused to journey to the nation with strained political relations between the two nations.
To counter the standoff, PCB proposed the hybrid mannequin the place India will play all their matches within the UAE whereas the opposite Asian groups will play their matches in Pakistan. However, citing warmth in UAE as a motive, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have denied the proposal. Moreover, PCB is adamant that if the Asia Cup solely occurs at another venue, they’ll pull out of the event.
Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Najam Sethi confirmed that nothing has been finalised but concerning Asia Cup however a remaining decision is anticipated in a fortnight. “Nothing has been finalised yet. We will have the decision on Asia Cup cricket within the next two weeks,” he informed The News. Sethi has been busy travelling to the UAE making efforts to persuade the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Sri Lanka has additionally emerged as a possible host venue for the Asia Cup however it’s learnt that the PCB isn’t keen to transfer away from their hybrid mannequin.
At the identical time, issues are getting clear when it comes to the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The marquee conflict between India and Pakistan is scheduled on October 15 on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The finalists of 2019 World Cup, England and New Zealand are seemingly to face-off towards one another within the opening recreation of the mega occasion.Â
