The Next Seven Days Will Decide the Fate of India vs Pakistan Cricket
The upcoming seven days are of utmost importance for India vs Pakistan cricket. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to meet in Dubai to make a decision about the fate of the long-standing tournament. It is almost certain that Pakistan will be stripped of its hosting rights for the Asia Cup 2023. This outcome will have a major impact on the World Cup 2023 as well.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been firm in its stance of not sending a team to Pakistan, and has also disregarded the idea of playing matches in the neighboring country. This hardline stance taken by the BCCI will have detrimental effects.
It is highly unlikely that Pakistan will be allowed to host the Asia Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) will also be contacted to ensure that the Champions Trophy is shifted out of Pakistan. At the moment, Sri Lanka is the likely host of the tournament, however, the final decision will only be made at the ACC meeting. A senior BCCI official, who is privy to the development, spoke to InsideSport and revealed this information.
BCCI Rejects PCB’s Hybrid Model
The BCCI has outright rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) hybrid model for the Asia Cup. The BCCI has maintained that the tournament should either be held in Sri Lanka or be withdrawn altogether.
Conclusion
The upcoming seven days will be crucial for India vs Pakistan cricket. The ACC meeting in Dubai will decide the fate of the Asia Cup 2023, and by extension, the World Cup 2023 as well. It is highly unlikely that Pakistan will be allowed to host the tournament, and the BCCI has also rejected the PCB’s hybrid model. The final decision will be taken at the ACC meeting, and Sri Lanka is likely to be the host.