The Sri Lanka cricket board needs to begin the Asia Cup on the modified dates of August 24 to September 7, 2022, and has requested taking part international locations for his or her consent. It could be famous that the 18th version of the Asia Cup has already been postponed twice and is now anticipated to begin on August 24 in Sri Lanka.
A complete of six groups together with Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, hosts Sri Lanka, and one of many qualifiers will compete in opposition to one another, with the ultimate match to be performed on September 7. Asia Cup often alternates between ODI and T20 cricket codecs and was final performed in 2018, with India profitable that version.
Covid-19 pandemic had compelled the postponement of the 2020 version
The 2020 version of the Asia Cup was to be hosted by Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, the Covid-19 pandemic ruined everybody’s plans and the competitors was first pushed to 2021, earlier than being moved once more to 2022. With the Sri Lanka board wanting to begin the Asia Cup on August 24, it has obtained help from Pakistan.
“Changes within the dates are made following a request obtained by the SL Board from a few taking part groups together with Pakistan on the potential conflict of worldwide fixtures. Pakistan is to host England for seven T20 Internationals within the latter a part of September,” a supply informed The Information.
“If Asia Cup goes forward on the brand new dates of August 24 and ends on September 7, it will be excellent dates from Pakistan’s perspective because the crew might be again residence effectively in time for the beginning of the T20 sequence in opposition to England,” the supply added.
To notice, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has the internet hosting rights for the 2023 Asia Cup and a complete of six groups will take part within the subsequent version as effectively. In the meantime, the Males in Inexperienced have a packed schedule until the 2022 T20 World Cup as they are going to play in opposition to West Indies, Netherlands and England as effectively.
