Dust Settles on World Cup 2023, Asia Cup 2023 Schedule in the Works
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is in the process of finalizing the venues for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Discussions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are ongoing, and the schedule is expected to be announced this week.
Venue Delays
The delay in finalizing the venues has been due to the monsoon season. Initially, Colombo was the preferred choice, but this has been put on hold. Lahore and Dambulla are now the favored options, and the final decision will be made this week.
Tentative Schedule
The tentative schedule has been shared with the members of the ACC. The hybrid model has been given the go-ahead, and Pakistan will host the first four games in Lahore. The teams will then move to Sri Lanka for the remainder of the tournament. There was hope that the India vs Pakistan match could be hosted in Colombo, but rain could be an issue.
Conclusion
The dust has settled on World Cup 2023, and the Asia Cup 2023 schedule is in the works. Discussions between the PCB and SLC are ongoing, and the final decision on venues should be announced this week. The hybrid model has been approved, with Pakistan hosting the first four games in Lahore before the teams move to Sri Lanka. The India vs Pakistan match may be affected by the monsoon season, but a final decision will be made soon.