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The future of Asia Cup 2023 is still undecided. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had suggested a hybrid model for this year's Asia Cup where India will play all of their matches at a neutral venue whereas Pakistan will play their league games against other sides at home. As the uncertainty around the tournament continues due to political tension between the two nations, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif feels that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is unlikely to accept the hybrid model.
“I don’t think it will happen. Because the political situation is not great. Any team will be a little apprehensive of coming. So I think the Asia Cup will be shifted to Sri Lanka or Dubai,” Asif said in Tahir ‘The 12th Man’ YouTube channel.
Last month, BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said that a final call on the hosting venue for Asia Cup will be taken around Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final as it was attended by top officials of Asian Cricket Council (ACC). However, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chairman Nazmul Hassan missed the meeting due to personal issues. Hence, the venue is yet to be decided.
What PCB Chairman had said about Asia Cup
Last month, in an exclusive interview with Sports Tak, PCB chairman Najam Sethi had said that he needs more clarity from ACC.
“ACC must resolve this entire issue. If India does not play in Pakistan, then find a neutral venue. There are no security issues. We will not be able to play the Asia Cup if the neutral venue thing does not work out. We have stated that if India does not play in Pakistan, we will not play in India. We made the hybrid model but it was not presented. I had a meeting with a senior ACC representative,” Sethi had said.
Sethi even threatened to pull out of ODI World Cup 20223 if India don't come to Pakistan and play their matches at a neutral venue.
“If India does not play Asia Cup in Pakistan and adopts a hybrid model, then World Cup will also be a hybrid model. Pakistan are No.1 for two days and India were no.3. If India are No.3 and No.2 and if they do not play, is it possible?”
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