The Crucial Seven Days Ahead For India-Pakistan Cricket
The upcoming seven days will be of utmost importance for India and Pakistan cricket. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to meet in Dubai to determine the future of the ill-fated tournament. There is no doubt that Pakistan will miss out on hosting the Asia Cup 2023. However, this decision could have a broad-reaching effect on the World Cup 2023.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been firm in their stance to not send a team to Pakistan, and they have also dismissed the idea of any matches being held in the neighbouring country. This stern position taken by the BCCI could have a negative outcome.
It is highly unlikely that Pakistan will be able to host the Asia Cup. The BCCI has also stated that they will take the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to shift the Champions Trophy out of Pakistan. For now, Sri Lanka is the likely host for the tournament, but the final decision will be made at the ACC meeting, as per a senior BCCI official who is close to the development.
BCCI Rejects PCB’s Hybrid Model for Asia Cup
The BCCI has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) hybrid model for the Asia Cup. They have stated that the tournament should either be held in Sri Lanka or the PCB should withdraw from hosting it.
Conclusion
The next seven days will be pivotal for India-Pakistan cricket as the ACC will meet in Dubai to decide the fate of the jinxed tournament. It is all but certain that Pakistan will not be hosting the Asia Cup 2023, and this decision will have a lasting effect on the World Cup 2023. The BCCI has taken a firm stance in not sending a team to Pakistan and has also dismissed the idea of any matches being held in the neighbouring country. The PCB’s hybrid model for the Asia Cup has been rejected by the BCCI, and they have stated that the tournament should either be held in Sri Lanka or the PCB should withdraw from hosting it.