The upcoming Asia Cup 2023 has become a headache for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the Indian cricket team has denied playing cricket in Pakistan, risking the event’s importance.
PCB is currently digging into the chance of resettling the upcoming Asian tournament, Asia Cup from its initially scheduled host and is considering possible alternate venues in the UAE or Sri Lanka The Asia Cup is set to take place in September, but with India’s reluctance to participate, the PCB may have to find a solution soon.
The boycott of the ICC World Cup 2023 scheduled in India is also not feasible due to the expected loss of billions of rupees. PCB officials are looking for a way to salvage the Asia Cup without jeopardizing their position on the Indian team’s boycott.
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, Najam Sethi, held separate meetings with officials from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the UAE to concern various choices
If the Asian event moves without their participation, it will result in no earnings through broadcast and other means, making it challenging to back down from the situation. Therefore, organizers are making measures to find a solution and there is no intention of exiting the event.
Therefore, the PCB is considering switching the event with the next host, with Pakistan taking on this year’s hosting responsibilities and giving up the next event. A few days ago, this report was published in “Express“ that only Indian team matches are being considered in UAE.
However, this plan would lead to considerable growth in expenses, not just for India but also for the other participating teams. Despite the challenges, the board is engaged in discovering a solution that will let the Asia Cup proceed. They realize the importance of the event and are intended to assure that it is not canceled.
