There comes a major development in terms of the Asia Cup 2023 hosting row. Pakistan will continue to host the tournament in their country while India’s matches would be played at an overseas venue. Both PCB & BCCI are trying to end their rift over Asia Cup 2023 venue & drive solution to the issue. For the unversed, a cold war of words was going on between the BCCI & PCB regarding the Asia Cup venue. It all started when Pakistan was handed Asia Cup 2023 hosting rights & BCCI Secretary said that the tournament should be held at a neutral venue as India couldn’t travel to Pakistan & a neutral venue should be dragged in for hosting the tournament. After Shah’s statement, the PCB stated that they would pull out of the tournament if it will be hosted anywhere else than their own motherland. PCB even said that if India doesn’t travel to Pakistan for the marquee event which is in September then they would not travel to India for World Cup 2023.
But now things seem improving as both boards are working together to get a solution to the venue dilemma. As per the reports in a leading media portal, the Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to host Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan while India matches will be held at an overseas location.
Asia Cup 2023: UAE, Oman & England are the Potential Contenders to host India-Pakistan Fixtures
Though no particular venue has been fixed for the India-Pakistan fixtures there have been reports that the UAE, Oman, England & Sri Lanka could be one of the venues that can host India fixtures with at least two India-Pakistan fixtures. It is yet to be seen which venue will get the chance to host India fixtures of marquee event ICC & ACC are looking at possibilities & probably in few days the decision on the venue will be taken subject to government clearance.
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