On Thursday, Shah, in his capability as ACC The chairman introduced the 2023 and 2024 itinerary on his twitter take care of with the marquee Asia Cup slotted in September this 12 months, regardless that the detailed itinerary and the host nation have now not been introduced but.
Pakistan is the unique host of the Asia Cup this 12 months however the BCCI isn’t concerned with taking part in there owing to political rigidity between the 2 nations.
The then Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja had adversarial the BCCI’s stand or even threatened to boycott the 50-over World Cup in India.
Raja’s rivalry was once that the verdict to award Pakistan the website hosting rights was once taken through ACC’s Board of Directors and Shah Can’t make a decision about transferring the match.
Sethi, who was once looked as if it would be with regards to earlier Indian board bigwigs, was once alternatively sharp in his reaction after Shah launched the calendar within the morning.
“Thank you Jay Shah for unilaterally presenting ACC structure & calendars 2023-24 especially relating to Asia Cup 2023 for which Pakistan is the event host. While you are at it, you might as well present the structure & calendar of our PSL 2023! A swift response will be appreciated,” Sethi’s sarcasm-laden tweet wasn’t misplaced on someone.
Thank you @JayShah for unilaterally presenting @ACCMedia1 construction & calendars 2023-24 particularly when it comes to Asia… https://t.co/kixEWlvDGP
Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) 1672926636000
The Asia Cup 2023 will likely be a six-team affair involving India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and a qualifier group.
Sri Lanka are the protecting Asia Cup champions within the UAE when they beat Pakistan within the ultimate. The match was once performed in T20 layout as a result of the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this 12 months and the focal point of the entire taking part groups being at the 50-over layout, this 12 months’s Asia Cup will likely be held in that layout.
It is known that India needs the match to be shifted to UAE because of current advanced socio-political situations between cross-border countries however Pakistan’s argument has been if Australia, England and New Zealand can come and play with out concern of safety, why would they host an match in a impartial nation.
BCCI secretary and ACC president Jay Shah, whilst freeing the calendar for the following two years, mentioned the agenda “signals our unparalleled efforts and 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.
A total of 145 ODI and T20I matches will be played during the two-year cycle (between 2023-2024) announced by ACC. There will be 75 games in 2023 and 70 games in 2024.
Also, the Emerging (U23) Asia Cup is back 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 a T20 affair involving eight teams.