The Asia Cup T20 event which was scheduled to be held in June in Sri Lanka has been referred to as off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Due to the prevailing situation, it will not be possible to play the tournament in June this year,” Ashley de Silva, the Sri Lanka Cricket chief govt, advised media on Wednesday.
The event which was initially scheduled to be held in September, 2020 in Sri Lanka was moved to June, 2021 due to Covid-19. However, the unrelenting pandemic has performed spoilsport once more. The T20I event was supposed to be contested between India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Malaysia.Â
Notably, with all of the groups planning for his or her Future Tour Programs (FTPs)Â for the subsequent two years, the continental showpiece would possibly now solely discover a slot after the 2023 ICC 50-over World Cup.
A proper assertion from the Asian Cricket Council is, nevertheless, but to come.
The 2020 version has been shifted numerous instances. Initially, Pakistan was supposed to host it. However, due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, the event was moved to the island nation.
Meanwhile, due to multiplying instances of COVID-19, the Sri Lankan authorities has put a 10-day ban on worldwide air journey.
It is price mentioning that the Asia Cup was final performed in 2018 when the UAE hosted a 50-over event throughout Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India defeated Bangladesh within the last by 3 wickets to win the continental crown.
