In a major development for cricket fans across Asia, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially accepted the proposal for a hybrid model for the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup. This means that the prestigious tournament will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The decision was made during a meeting of the ACC, which was chaired by Jay Shah.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the designated host for the Asia Cup, had put forward the hybrid model as a solution to the long-standing dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) an🌠d the PCB regarding the ven✅ue. The BCCI had expressed reservations about sending the Indian cricket team to Pakistan, leading to a prolonged stalemate.
Under the approved hybrid model, the tournament will span from August 31 to September 17 and will feature matches held in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This compr💛omise allows Pakistan to retain its role asꦺ a host while accommodating the concerns raised by the BCCI.
The Asia Cup 2023 will feature a total of six teams divided into two groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Su🐈per Four stage, leading to an exciting final match between the tw🐈o strongest contenders.
One of the highlights of this tournament is the potential clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. To ensure maximum excitement for fans, both teams are expected to be placed in the s♚ame group, which could potentially lead to three highly-anticipated India-Pakistan encounters during the 13-match championship.
