The Asia Cup 2023 will be held in September this year with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Jay Shah announcing the pathway structure and cricket calendars for the years the 2023 and 2024 on Thursday. Pakistan, who finished runners-up last year, are scheduled to host the continental event this time around.
India, Pakistan, defending champions Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be joined by a qualifier for the tournament which this time will be played in ODI format.
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“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!” Shah tweeted on Thursday.
However, there’s still uncertainty over the venue of Asia Cup 20223 considering last year BCCI reportedly refused possibility of sending its men’s team to Pakistan giving rise to speculations that the tournament could be shifted out of the country.
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! pic.twitter.com/atzBO4XjIn— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 5, 2023
The then PCB chairman Ramiz Raja took exception to the remark, threatening that Pakistan will reconsider its participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup slated to be held in India.
Meanwhile, the women’s Asia Cup will be held in September 2024 with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to be joined by two qualifiers.
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A total of 145 limited overs matches (ODIs and T20Is) will be played during the two-year cycle (between 2023-2024) as per the ACC.
There will be 75 games in 2023 and 70 games in 2024.
The Emerging (U23) Asia Cup has also returned and will be held in the 50-over format in July this year for men and involve eight teams. The tournament next year will be held in December but in T20 format.
The women’s Emerging Asia Cup this year in June will be T20 affair involving eight teams.
With PTI Inputs
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