On Thursday, Shah, in his capability as ACC chairman introduced the 2023 and 2024 itinerary on his twitter deal with with the marquee Asia Cup slotted in September this 12 months, although the detailed itinerary and the host nation haven’t been introduced but.
Pakistan is the unique host of the Asia Cup this 12 months however the BCCI will not be eager on enjoying there owing to political pressure between the 2 nations.
The then Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja had opposed the BCCI’s stand and even threatened to boycott the 50-over World Cup in India.
Raja’s competition was that the choice to award Pakistan the internet hosting rights was taken by ACC’s Board of Directors and Shah cannot resolve about shifting the match.
Sethi, who was perceived to be near earlier Indian board bigwigs, nonetheless was sharp in his response after Shah launched the calendar within the morning.
“Thank you Jay Shah for unilaterally presenting ACC structure & calendars 2023-24 especially relating to Asia Cup 2023 for which Pakistan is the event host. While you are at it, you might as well present the structure & calendar of our PSL 2023! A swift response will be appreciated,” Sethi’s sarcasm-laden tweet wasn’t misplaced on anybody.
Thank you @JayShah for unilaterally presenting @ACCMedia1 construction & calendars 2023-24 particularly referring to Asia… https://t.co/kixEWlvDGP
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) 1672926636000
The Asia Cup 2023 will likely 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 remaining. The match was performed in T20 format due to the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this 12 months and the main target of all of the taking part groups being on the 50-over format, this 12 months’s Asia Cup will likely be held in that format.
It is known that India needs the match to be shifted to UAE attributable to present advanced socio-political eventualities between cross-border nations however Pakistan’s argument has been if Australia, England and New Zealand can come and play with out concern of safety, why would they host an occasion in a impartial nation.
BCCI secretary and ACC president Jay Shah, whereas releasing the calendar for the subsequent 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 will likely be performed in the course of the two-year cycle (between 2023-2024) introduced by ACC. There will likely be 75 video games in 2023 and 70 video games in 2024.
Also, the Emerging (U23) Asia Cup is again and will likely be held within the 50-over format in July this 12 months for males and contain eight groups. The match subsequent 12 months will likely be held in December however in T20 format.
The girls’s Emerging Asia Cup this 12 months in June will likely be a T20 affair involving eight groups.