Sri Lanka is presently going by turmoil because of the financial disaster within the nation. Protests are occurring all through the nation for greater than a month now, resulting in the present authorities stepping down, together with the Prime Minister. It goes with out saying that cricket can also be struggling lots as a consequence. Sri Lanka Cricket, nonetheless, has introduced assist as a donation of $ 2 million to the nation’s hospitals throughout these difficult occasions.
However even for the board to maintain, cricket excursions ought to occur and income must be generated now. Australia are because of tour Sri Lanka for 3 T20Is, 5 ODIs and a pair of Exams however it’s unsure now given the prevailing state of affairs within the nation. Furthermore, the Asia Cup in August can also be unsure with reportedly Bangladesh probably to get an opportunity to host the match.
In the meantime, based on Cricbuzz, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) has determined to step in to assist the neighbouring cricket board. A piece of Sri Lankan media has reported that the BCCI has agreed to play a two-match T20I sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka to assist SLC. Nonetheless, SLC secretary Mohan de Silva has confirmed that nothing has been finalised but.
Choice on internet hosting Asia Cup to be taken quickly
In the meantime, it has additionally been understood that the ultimate resolution on internet hosting Asia Cup in Sri Lanka might be taken quickly. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan was in Ahmedabad to witness the IPL 2022 ultimate and the talks are anticipated to go on relating to internet hosting the Asia Cup in August. Bangladesh are the favourites to get the internet hosting rights for the match.
In the meantime, SLC is assured of internet hosting Australia for a complete tour amidst the turmoil within the nation. The T20I sequence between the 2 groups is about to begin on June 7 and the guests are anticipated to land within the island nation quickly.
