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Pakistan refuse to play ODI series in Sri Lanka after SLC's proposal to host entire Asia Cup 2023: Report
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Pakistan refuse to play ODI series in Sri Lanka after SLC's proposal to host entire Asia Cup 2023: Report

Sri Lanka Cricket has said that it can host the entire Asia Cup 2023 instead of four games being held in Pakistan.

BCCI, SLC, BCB and ACB to discuss Asia Cup on sidelines of IPL 2023 final; no invite to PCB
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BCCI, SLC, BCB and ACB to discuss Asia Cup on sidelines of IPL 2023 final; no invite to PCB

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has invited the presidents of the Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh cricket boards to attend the IPL final that takes place on Sunday, 28 May and to take discussions on the continental tournament ahead on the sidelines of the summit clash.

Hybrid model for Asia Cup and beyond may end Pakistan-India 'logjam' says PCB
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Hybrid model for Asia Cup and beyond may end Pakistan-India 'logjam' says PCB

After India hosts the World Cup later this year, Pakistan is due to host the Champions Trophy in 2025.

If India doesn't come to Pakistan, we will not be going to India for World Cup: PCB chief Najam Sethi
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If India doesn't come to Pakistan, we will not be going to India for World Cup: PCB chief Najam Sethi

Najam Sethi said if India comes to Pakistan, their national team will have no issues playing in any Indian city, including Ahmedabad.

PCB threaten to pull out of ACC if Pakistan do not get to host four first round games of Asia Cup
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PCB threaten to pull out of ACC if Pakistan do not get to host four first round games of Asia Cup

PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s ‘Hybrid Model’ of Pakistan playing its home games apart from India encounter, in their own country, has been rejected by other member nations.

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh voice concerns over Pakistan's 'hybrid' hosting solution
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Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh voice concerns over Pakistan's 'hybrid' hosting solution

Both Sri Lanka Cricket and the Bangladesh Cricket Board have cited logistical challenges to playing some of its matches in a second nation during the tournament.

PCB opposes move to shift Asia Cup from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, considers boycotting continental event
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PCB opposes move to shift Asia Cup from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, considers boycotting continental event

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi met with officials of the Asian Cricket Council in Dubai on Tuesday and objected to the move to relocate the Asia Cup to Sri Lanka instead of having it in the UAE.

Asia Cup to be shifted from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, hybrid model rejected: Report
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Asia Cup to be shifted from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, hybrid model rejected: Report

The Asia Cup is likely to be shifted away from Pakistan and taken to Sri Lanka amid BCCI's reluctance to send Indian team to the neighbouring country.

ACC has not floated any proposal to postpone 2023 Asia Cup: Source
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ACC has not floated any proposal to postpone 2023 Asia Cup: Source

A report in Pakistan media claimed that if PCB will not agree to play Asia Cup at a neutral venue, the tournament could be taken away from the country.

Asia Cup 2023: PCB has proposed hosting India matches at neutral venue, confirms chairman Najam Sethi
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Asia Cup 2023: PCB has proposed hosting India matches at neutral venue, confirms chairman Najam Sethi

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had refused to travel to Pakistan due to political tension between the two nations and demanded the shifting of the continental tournament to a neutral venue.

Pakistan to host Asia Cup with India to play on neutral venues: Report
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Pakistan to host Asia Cup with India to play on neutral venues: Report

Pakistan appears to have retained the hosting rights for a majority of the matches with only the India games set to take place at a neutral venue.

'I have kept my options open': PCB chairman Najam Sethi on Asia Cup and ODI World Cup
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'I have kept my options open': PCB chairman Najam Sethi on Asia Cup and ODI World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi is exploring all options as far as this year's Asia Cup in Pakistan and ODI World Cup in India are concerned, saying it's time to "take a clear position".

India may play in UAE during Asia Cup 2023 with Pakistan hosting remaining matches: PCB's solution for logjam
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India may play in UAE during Asia Cup 2023 with Pakistan hosting remaining matches: PCB's solution for logjam

In a possible solution to the Asia Cup logjam, Pakistan may remain the host and India could be offered to play its matches in the UAE

'India is flexing its muscles': Shahid Afridi’s stern remark on Asia Cup 2023 controversy
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'India is flexing its muscles': Shahid Afridi’s stern remark on Asia Cup 2023 controversy

Shahid Afridi was speaking in the context of BCCI not wanting to send Team India to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023.

Asia Cup 2023: No decision made regarding venue at ACC meet in Bahrain
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Asia Cup 2023: No decision made regarding venue at ACC meet in Bahrain

Sources close to the developments have informed News18 Cricketnext that no decision was taken with regard to the Asia Cup 2023 venue and it will only be taken after March.

India, Pakistan in same group for Asia Cup 2023; ACC releases calendar for next two years
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India, Pakistan in same group for Asia Cup 2023; ACC releases calendar for next two years

Jay Shah on Thursday announced the cricket calendar of the council for 2023 and 2024 and a pathway structure for qualification to the Men's and Women's Asia Cup.

Asia Cup 2022: UK Police appeal for calm as India vs Pakistan post-match clashes in Leicester spills over
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Asia Cup 2022: UK Police appeal for calm as India vs Pakistan post-match clashes in Leicester spills over

The local police force said that its officers attended in large numbers as dispersal and stop and search powers were authorised in an effort at restoring calm to the area.

Over 66% fans feel flawed team selection led to India’s Asia Cup disaster
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Over 66% fans feel flawed team selection led to India’s Asia Cup disaster

Asked about the main reason for India's dismal show in the continental tournament, 66.91 percent felt it was "flawed team selection" while 26.37 percent blamed it on over-confidence.

PCB chief Ramiz Raja defends himself after fiery interaction with Indian journalist, says question was 'provocative'
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PCB chief Ramiz Raja defends himself after fiery interaction with Indian journalist, says question was 'provocative'

The PCB chief courted controversy after snapping back at an Indian journalist for asking whether the entire nation of Pakistan would be unhappy with the team's performance in the Asia Cup final.

ICC T20I Rankings: Virat Kohli jumps 14 spots after brilliant Asia Cup campaign
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ICC T20I Rankings: Virat Kohli jumps 14 spots after brilliant Asia Cup campaign

At the Asia Cup, Kohli amassed an impressive 276 runs, with his first international century in nearly three years, as he rose 14 ranks to land in the 15th slot among all T20I batters.