The 2023 Asian Cup was severely impacted by heavy rains in the island nation. The tournament will be held in a Pakistan-Sri Lanka hybrid model, with Pakistan hosting the original event.
Most of the matches were scheduled in Sri Lanka as the BCCI intervened in the tournament by refusing to host matches in Pakistan citing political tensions between the two neighboring countries.
Saturday’s intense India-Pakistan match was marred by rain, with heavy rain not allowing a single pitch to be thrown in the second inning of the match, and India-Nepal’s match was interrupted several times. in the rain. Both players and fans were frustrated by the bad weather.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is considering the possibility of relocating the Super 4 stage of the continental event due to heavy rains in Colombo. Torrential rains are hitting Sri Lanka, and it is reported that the Olympics may be postponed outside the island nation.
BCCI President Roger Binney and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla traveled to Lahore, Pakistan for two days as they are likely to attend the Asian Cup matches. PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf will reportedly meet with BCCI chief Jay Shah about the possibility of an additional match in his home country due to heavy rains in Sri Lanka.
When asked by the media about moving the Olympics from Sri Lanka to Pakistan due to heavy rains, Zaka Ashraf replied, “It’s under consideration.”
Palekele and Dambulla could be considered backup options to host the 2023 Asian Cup of Nations Super 4 matches while the Grand Final is held at Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
With two matches remaining in Pakistan, the ACC is expected to make a final decision on the venue after consulting with stakeholders over the next 24 hours.
India and Pakistan qualify for the Super 4 stage with an overall win over Nepal in the tournament’s group stage after the match between the Asian powerhouses was rained out did. p>
In the other group, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have won their respective group stages and have nearly advanced to the Super 4 stage. Meanwhile, Afghanistan need a strong victory over Sri Lanka in the final match of the tournament to extend their points to her one. Reach the Super 4 stage.
