Asia Cup 2023 Set to be Played Without Pakistan
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is playing hardball and it appears that Asia Cup 2023 is set to be played without Pakistan. Despite the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) managing to convince other Asian nations, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, who is also the head of Asian Cricket Council (ACC), is preparing plans to have Asia Cup without Babar Azam & Co. A final decision is expected this week.
BCCI Refuses to Relent
The BCCI, with its strong ties to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has refused to give in to PCB’s efforts and wants the tournament to take place in Sri Lanka. At the next ACC meeting, PCB chief Najam Sethi will be presented with a clear message.
Pakistan Not Set to Host Asia Cup
The chances of Pakistan hosting the Asia Cup are virtually non-existent. The BCCI is also set to take the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to have the Champions Trophy shifted out. For now, Sri Lanka is likely to host the tournament.
Conclusion
It appears that Pakistan will not be part of the Asia Cup 2023, with the BCCI playing a significant role in this decision. The PCB has had no success in convincing other Asian nations, and the BCCI is now set to take the matter to the ICC. The tournament is likely to take place in Sri Lanka, with a final decision expected this week.
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