Other Super-4 games will not have a reserve day even though there is rain forecast in Colombo.
However, the other games will not have a reserve day even though there is rain forecast in the Sri Lankan capital throughout the Super 4s.
Amid the recent development, Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood and his Bangladesh counterpart Chandika Hathurasingha have expressed their disappointment over the sudden change in Asia Cup playing conditions.
“There is a technical committee (in Asia Cup) represented by every participating country – 6 nations. They might have decided it for some other reason,” Hathurasingha said during the pre-match press conference on the eve of their Super-4 match against Sri Lanka on Saturday (September 9).
“It is not ideal, and we also would have liked to have an extra day,” he added.
Hathurasingha also cited that the ACC officials did not consult other teams before taking such a big decision.
“But I don't have any more comment on this because they have already made a decision and had they consulted us earlier we would have given our opinion,” the Bangladesh coach stated.
On the other hand, Silverwood said he was taken aback after getting to know about the extra day for the India-Pakistan encounter.
“Yeah! Look, obviously, I was a little surprised when I heard it first. But we don't organise the competition, so we can't do a whole lot about it, right?” asked Silverwood.
The Lankan coach also mentioned that the reserve day could give a bit of an unfair advantage to either India or Pakistan.
“To be honest, I see it only becoming a problem if it provides points to the teams, and affects us,” he remarked.
Notably, the group-stage match between India and Pakistan in Pallekele was abandoned due to rain on September 2.
Opting to bat first, India posted 266 on the board before getting bundled out in 48.5 overs. However, Pakistan’s innings couldn’t take place due to incessant drizzle and the game was called off.
(With PTI Inputs)