Asia Cup 2023 Schedule Finalization
The Asian Cricket Council is in the process of finalizing the schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Talks are taking place between the Pakistan Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket to settle on the venues for the tournament. It is expected that the announcement of the schedule will be made this week.
Delay in Finalizing Venues
The delay in settling on the venues has been caused by the monsoon season. Colombo was the original choice, however, the season has forced a change of plan. The ACC has given the hybrid model the green light, with the first four games to be hosted in Lahore. Afterward, the tournament will move to Sri Lanka, with a final decision on the venues to be made this week.
Tentative Schedule Shared with Members
The tentative schedule has already been shared with the members, and it is expected that it will be made public by the end of the week. The India vs Pakistan match was originally planned for Colombo, but the monsoon season could cause issues. A BCCI official stated that, “We would have ideally hoped for the India vs Pakistan match in Colombo but rain could be an issue.”
Conclusion
The Asia Cup 2023 schedule is set to be announced this week, with the delay in finalizing the venues due to the monsoon season. The ACC has given the hybrid model the go-ahead, with the first four matches to be played in Lahore. The tentative schedule has already been shared with the members, and the final decision on the venues in Sri Lanka will be made this week.