Burying the Hatchet: BCCI and PCB Agree on Hybrid Model for Asia Cup 2023

After months of tension and disagreement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have finally found common ground and agreed to a Hybrid Model for the Asia Cup 2023. The schedule of the tournament is set to be released on Friday, July 14, after the two rival nations met in Durban to discuss the event.

Common Ground Reached

Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB, expressed his delight at the agreement, stating that it was a great start and that there would be more meetings to improve the relationship between the two sides. He also confirmed that the PCB were happy to accept the ACC’s proposed Hybrid Model.

Hybrid Model Agreed Upon

The Hybrid Model is a compromise between the two sides, which sees four games played in Pakistan and the remainder in India. This arrangement was initially accepted by Najam Sethi, the former PCB chief, but when Zaka Ashraf took over, he objected to the Hybrid Proposal. Nevertheless, the two sides have now decided to put aside their differences and proceed with the tournament.

Conclusion

The agreement between the BCCI and the PCB is a major step in the right direction and could lead to improved relations between the two sides in the future. With the Asia Cup 2023 schedule due to be released on Friday, July 14, cricket fans from both nations will be eagerly awaiting the tournament’s commencement.