NEW DELHI: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday mentioned that the Asia Cup, to be performed in 50-over format, can be held in September this yr, although the itinerary and the host nation haven’t been introduced but.
Pakistan is the unique host of the Asia Cup this yr, however the BCCI shouldn’t be eager on taking part in there owing to political pressure between the 2 international locations.
The then Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja had opposed the BCCI’s stand and even threatened boycott of the 50-over World Cup in India later this yr.
But following a change of guard within the PCB, with Raja being changed by Najam Sethi, there could possibly be some optimistic improvement.
The Asia Cup 2023 can be a six-team affair involving India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and a qualifier workforce.
Sri Lanka are the defending Asia Cup champions within the UAE after they beat Pakistan within the last. The event was performed in T20 format due to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this yr and the main target of all of the collaborating groups being on the 50-over format, this yr’s Asia Cup can be held in that format.
BCCI secretary and ACC president Jay Shah, whereas releasing the calendar for the following two years mentioned the schedule “signals our unparalleled efforts and passion to take this game to new heights. With cricketers across countries gearing up for spectacular performances, it promises to be a good time for cricket.”
A complete of 145 ODI and T20I matches can be performed throughout the two-year cycle (between 2023-2024) introduced by ACC. There can be 75 video games in 2023 and 70 video games in 2024.
Also, the Emerging (U23) Asia Cup is again and can be held within the 50-over format in July this yr for males and contain eight groups. The event subsequent yr can be held in December however in T20 format.
The ladies’s Emerging Asia Cup this yr in June can be T20 affair involving eight groups.
Pakistan is the unique host of the Asia Cup this yr, however the BCCI shouldn’t be eager on taking part in there owing to political pressure between the 2 international locations.
The then Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja had opposed the BCCI’s stand and even threatened boycott of the 50-over World Cup in India later this yr.
But following a change of guard within the PCB, with Raja being changed by Najam Sethi, there could possibly be some optimistic improvement.
The Asia Cup 2023 can be a six-team affair involving India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and a qualifier workforce.
Sri Lanka are the defending Asia Cup champions within the UAE after they beat Pakistan within the last. The event was performed in T20 format due to the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this yr and the main target of all of the collaborating groups being on the 50-over format, this yr’s Asia Cup can be held in that format.
BCCI secretary and ACC president Jay Shah, whereas releasing the calendar for the following two years mentioned the schedule “signals our unparalleled efforts and passion to take this game to new heights. With cricketers across countries gearing up for spectacular performances, it promises to be a good time for cricket.”
A complete of 145 ODI and T20I matches can be performed throughout the two-year cycle (between 2023-2024) introduced by ACC. There can be 75 video games in 2023 and 70 video games in 2024.
Also, the Emerging (U23) Asia Cup is again and can be held within the 50-over format in July this yr for males and contain eight groups. The event subsequent yr can be held in December however in T20 format.
The ladies’s Emerging Asia Cup this yr in June can be T20 affair involving eight groups.