Bangladesh Cricket Board Admits Excessive Travel Will Impact Asia Cup 2023 Campaign
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has conceded that their upcoming Asia Cup 2023 campaign will be affected by the need to travel excessively. This predicament is shared by other Asian nations due to the ongoing dispute between the cricketing boards of India and Pakistan (BCCI and PCB).
Hybrid Model for Asia Cup 2023
The Asia Cup 2023 is being played under a hybrid model, which requires Bangladesh to travel between Sri Lanka and Pakistan for their group phase matches. They will first face Sri Lanka on August 31, before travelling to Pakistan to take on Afghanistan on September 3rd. If they qualify, they will then return to Sri Lanka to play their Super Four games, and if they make it to the final, they will play that match in Sri Lanka too.
Acknowledging the Inevitable
The BCB have accepted that they have no choice but to make the long journey to Lahore for their first match. As the first round consists of two matches, one in Sri Lanka and one in Pakistan, they have to travel between the two countries.
Conclusion
The BCB have acknowledged that the excessive travel required for the Asia Cup 2023 will have an impact on their campaign. Despite this, they are still determined to make the most of the tournament and compete to the best of their abilities.