Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Jay Shah on Thursday (January 5) confirmed that the Men's ODI Asia Cup 2023 will take place in September and India-Pakistan would be in the same group along with a Qualifying team. The other group will feature Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
Taking to Twitter, Shah posted the “pathway structure and cricket calendars” for 2023-24 season.
His tweet read, “Presenting the @ACCMedia1 pathway structure & cricket calendars for 2023 & 2024! This signals our unparalleled efforts & passion to take this game to new heights. With cricketers across countries gearing up for spectacular performances, it promises to be a good time for cricket!”
However, there’s still uncertainty over the venue of Asia Cup 2023. Pakistan have the hosting rights but BCCI secretary Jay Shah last year said that India will not travel and the event would be shifted to a neutral venue.
In response, then PCB chairman Ramiz Raja had said that alteration to the Asia Cup might see them opt out of the 50-over World Cup in India later this year.
Meanwhile, the Women’s Asia Cup will be played in September 2024 with India and Pakistan slotted in the same group alongside a qualifier. Sri Lanka will be joined by Bangladesh and another qualifier in the other group.
