Asia Cup 2023 Schedule To Be Released Today
The long-awaited schedule of the Asia Cup 2023 will finally be revealed today, with all eyes on the highly anticipated India-Pakistan matches. After much deliberation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have agreed to a hybrid model, with the two arch-rivals set to face each other twice in Dambulla.
Dambulla To Host India-Pakistan Matches
Although Colombo was initially the favorite to host the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 matches, Dambulla eventually emerged as the likely venue for the most crucial clash of the Continental Cup. According to InsideSport, the two India-Pakistan matches are expected to take place in Dambulla. If both teams make it to the final, a third game could also be held at the same venue.
PCB and BCCI Reach Agreement
Following a meeting between PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Durban, it has been decided that nine matches of the Asia Cup 2023 will be held in Sri Lanka, with four others taking place in Pakistan. The venues for the matches in Pakistan will be announced tomorrow.
Jay Shah’s Comments On PCB Miscommunication
Jay Shah recently lambasted the PCB for miscommunication, confirming that there would be no visit to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023.
Conclusion
The Asia Cup 2023 schedule will be released today, and all eyes will be on the India-Pakistan matches. After reaching an agreement between the PCB and BCCI, the two teams are set to face each other twice in Dambulla. The venues for the matches in Pakistan will be revealed tomorrow.