Asia Cup 2023
\nAsia Cup is a big tournament and should not be affected by rain, Zaka Ashraf tells Jay Shah
\nIslamabad
\nAfter rain played a spoilsport during Pakistan vs India match on September 2 in Sri Lanka\u2019s Kandy city, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is deliberating about shifting venue of matches owing to the unpredictable weather of Colombo, sources told Geo News on Monday.
\nThe development was communicated by the sources after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf contacted ACC President Jay Shah regarding the matter in order to save another match between the archrivals in Colombo from being impacted by the weather.
\nRain played spoilsport on Saturday, dampening the high hopes of fans to see a thriller between Pakistan and India in the much anticipated Asia Cup 2023 match.
\nHowever, the Green Shirts qualified for the Super 4s \u2014 despite not having to bat as their run chase was called off due to persistent showers \u2014 after a successful day in the field.
\nSharing his concerns regarding the unpredictable climate of the tropical island, Ashraf told Shah about the likelihood of more rain in Sri Lanka as well as favourable weather in Pakistan for the tournament to continue without any hindrances.
\n\u201cAsia Cup is a big tournament and should not be affected by rain,\u201d the PCB chief told Shah, according to the sources.
\nShah, in his response, has assured to consider the situation.
\nEarlier today, Geo News learned from the sources about deliberations over shifting of matches from Colombo due to bad weather, which has left the ACC, PCB and Sri Lanka Cricket in a fix over its impact on the mega Asian tournament.
\nThe sources mentioned that the transfer of matches will be considered in the emergency meeting of the ACC, as more rain forecast has been made regarding the Sri Lankan capital.
\nA decision regarding the transfer is expected in the next 24 to 36 hours, as per the sources, with Pakistan expressing its concerns over the situation impacting the game.
\nMeanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly not satisfied with the hotel provided to team India in Dambulla city.
\nThe BCCI has insisted that the hotels in Dambulla are not up to the standard, the sources said, adding that broadcasters, too, have objections to hotel arrangements in Hambantota, the Sri Lankan city where the weather is good.
\nDespite the draw in the September 2 match, Pakistan have qualified for the Super 4s stage as they began their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on a high note with a massive 238-run win over Nepal on Wednesday.
\nMeanwhile, this was India\u2019s first match in the tournament making the clash with Nepal a must-win. But considering the format of the Asia Cup it is likely that we may see another between the archrivals on September 10. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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