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Asia Cup set to be pulled out of Pakistan, shifted to Sri Lanka

Last updated : May 09, 2023 20:05
SportzPower Team
May 08, 2023 21:05

The BCCI has received support from the cricket boards of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to move this year’s Asia Cup out of Pakistan, following which a formal announcement of the Emerald Isles as host of the tournament is expected by month-end.

The only question that remains now is what stance the Pakistan Cricket Board takes on participating in the Asia Cup, as too the ICC World Cup, which India is hosting immediately afterwards.

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