Asia Cup 2023 To Be Held In Pakistan And Sri Lanka From August 31 To September 17

[MenInG]

ASIA CUP 2023 – Dates and Venues Announced

We are delighted to announce that the Asia Cup 2023 will be held from 31st August to 17th September 2023 and will see the elite teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, compete in a total of 13 exciting ODI matches.

The tournament will be hosted in a hybrid model with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka.

The 2023 Edition will feature two groups, with two teams from each group qualifying for the Super Four stage. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then face off in the final.

We look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to witness this celebration of cricket at its finest.

https://asiancricket.org/asia-cup-2023-dates-and-venues-announced-media-release/

 

[sam_ahm]

That's great news and a mini win for Najam Sethi.

 

[Major]

pathetic, this is not a win, we bowed down

Host gets 4 games? really? and final is not even in host nation only cause India might make it to the finals? Lannat hai on PCB

 

[Rana]

No Pakistan v India in Pakistan?

 

[Dr_Bassim]

No Pakistan v India in Pakistan?

Keep dreaming.

 

[Rajdeep]

That's great news and a mini win for Najam Sethi.

I am happy that Asia cup is finally taking place as its one of the rare tournaments we get to see India playing Pakistan.

But, its hardly a win for Sethi. C'mmon.

PCBs stance always was not to travel to India if India dosen't come to Pakistan.

ICC dangled the carrot by convincing BCCI to agree for 4 token matches in Pakistan and now PCB is not only happy with Asia cup schedule but will also send the team to India for world cup. Its no victory and called being bowing down.

The only way now for Pakistan to avenge this situation is by playing good cricket and lifting the Asia cup first and then world cup in India.

 

[MenInG]

4 games - jao beta, khush? type thing from ACC.

 

[MenInG]

Najam Sethi, Chair of the PCB Management Committee, has thanked the Asian Cricket Council for accepting his hybrid model for the ACC Asia Cup 2023, which is now scheduled from 31 August to 17 September.

This will be the first time since 2008 that matches of a multi-nation cricket tournament will be staged in Pakistan. Fifteen years ago, Pakistan had successfully delivered the six-team ACC Asia Cup 50-over tournament.

Najam Sethi: “I am elated that our hybrid version for the ACC Asia Cup 2023 has been accepted. This means the PCB will remain as the event host and stage matches in Pakistan with Sri Lanka as the neutral venue, which was required due to the Indian cricket team’s inability to travel to Pakistan.

“Our passionate fans would have loved to see the India cricket team in action in Pakistan for the first time in 15 years, but we understand the BCCI’s position. Like the PCB, the BCCI also requires government approval and clearance before crossing borders.

“In this background, the hybrid model was the best solution and that’s precisely why I advocated for it so strongly. The acceptance of the hybrid model means the event will take place as originally planned, the ACC will stay together and united, and the great game of cricket will continue to thrive and move forward in what will be interesting and exciting times for the subcontinent cricket fans in the coming 20 months.

“In the past 15 months, the PCB has delivered high-profile bilateral series as well as two immensely successful HBL Pakistan Super League events in which some of the world’s leading cricketers participated and enjoyed Pakistan’s outstanding arrangements and unprecedented hospitality. We look forward to providing similar experience to the participating sides in the ACC Asia Cup, which will be a prelude to the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February/March 2025.

“I now look forward to continuing our discussions and deliberations with the ACC and Sri Lanka Cricket to iron out a few minor operational and logistical details so that we can launch our event planning and preparations.

“I want to assure the ACC, its commercial partners, participating countries, and the cricket fans in Pakistan and Sri Lanka that the PCB, as event hosts, will not leave any stone unturned in the successful delivery of the event that is so very critical to the sides featuring in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in October/November in India.

“I appreciate the efforts of ACC President Jay Shah to strengthen the council so that we can collectively continue to protect each other’s interests and also provide opportunities and platforms to emerging Asian nations.”

 

[Sher Khan]

This is a massive victory for Najam Sethi even though PTI supporters will cry otherwise.

 

[MenInG]

This is a massive victory for Najam Sethi even though PTI supporters will cry otherwise.

Hosts of Asia Cup to just 4 games from 13 group games.

Guess as someone said, "Beggars can't be choosers"

 

[Asif321]

Good . Finally Common sense and mid way has been found .

 

[shah9425]

pathetic, this is not a win, we bowed down

Host gets 4 games? really? and final is not even in host nation only cause India might make it to the finals? Lannat hai on PCB

Congratulations on getting Pakistan vs Nepal match
Hats off to Sethi for this tremendous achievement

 

[Kroll]

This competition is a distraction and waste of time, not worth the hassle IMO, we should look to alternatives as India is never going to co-operate and PCB/Sethi knows this.

The WC is where its at and let the boys bring the trophy home and get it up the sanghi extremists and modi.

 

[Sher Khan]

Hosts of Asia Cup to just 4 games from 13 group games.

Guess as someone said, "Beggars can't be choosers"

Exactly, "beggars can't be choosers". We should be thankful BCCI even allowed four matches to be played in Pakistan.

 

[Ab Fan]

Well done, Pakistan board getting the result in their favour after taking a firm stand. This is what they need to continue no matter how much the opposition tries to use the money power to his strength.

 

[The_Last_Samurai]

pathetic, this is not a win, we bowed down

Host gets 4 games? really? and final is not even in host nation only cause India might make it to the finals? Lannat hai on PCB

Zaka Ashraf is coming soon. He will make sure that ASIA cup is hosted fully in Pakistan without India or Pakistan withdraws from the tournament and skip world cup in INDIA. Although it seems unlikely, so he would simply criticise SETHI for going ahead with this hybrid model after becoming the PCB chairman. He has been already critical of this hybrid model. You will soon be proud of PCB under Zaka Ashraf when CT 2025 would be held in Pakistan with or without India.

 

[The_Last_Samurai]

Well done, Pakistan board getting the result in their favour after taking a firm stand. This is what they need to continue no matter how much the opposition tries to use the money power to his strength.

SLC must be laughing all the way over such such a result...From nothing to hosting almost entire tournament...

 

[Thanos]

Few Ind vs Pak matches for starters in month of Sept before main course is served on 15th Oct.
Finally some good update on Asia cup.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

This is a massive victory for Najam Sethi even though PTI supporters will cry otherwise.

LMAO how is it a massive victory, BCCI are probably laughing at the clowns in PCB right now.

A victory would’ve been every game held in Pakistan apart from India’s games. There was no reason for other teams not to travel to pak other than logistical reasons.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

They should’ve made a deal where if India don’t make the final then it gets held in Pakistan.

 

[AAli98]

With no middle order & no spinners (decent) Nepal have a great chance of turning over Pak!!

 

[Giroux28]

Sethi should have pushed for the entire event to be hosted in Pakistan with or without India or at least the finals would be in Pakistan regardless of India makes it or not. Playing 4 matches at home hardly a victory for PCB

 

[topspin]

Exactly, "beggars can't be choosers". We should be thankful BCCI even allowed four matches to be played in Pakistan.

You're just saying that because of your political views and that's coming from someone who doesn't even support PTI.

"We should be thankful BCCI even allowed four matches to be played in Pakistan".

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[sam_ahm]

What I mean is that Pakistan hosting a multi national event, even if it is 4 games, after 15 years, is a mini win. BCCI could so easily have brushed Pak aside and moved the entire tournament to SL, but it is very clear that without Pakistan there is no way the Asia Cup will be profitable. It is probably a very small beginning, but it shows other countries do matter.

In the bigger scheme of things, yes, it can be called as bowing down but in my view it is just being smart, what is the use of being stubborn and losing out of Asia Cup and World Cup money (assuming they play the WC), it is stupid to take on the BCCI by boycotting events. Instead you perform well, enhance your standing in world cricket and then see how it goes.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Now that it is settled, lets just enjoy the cricket on offer. i feel will be a close tournament with several exciting matches.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Nothing but a disgrace but Sethi is a politician on his knees. Showing it as victory when not even 25% of games are in Pakistan.

India and Sri Lanka win.

Worst thing is, this is not even an important tournament. Sethi could just not dig in because of his own interests.

More global shame on Pakistan. ‘Tis the season.

 

[Asif321]

What I mean is that Pakistan hosting a multi national event, even if it is 4 games, after 15 years, is a mini win. BCCI could so easily have brushed Pak aside and moved the entire tournament to SL, but it is very clear that without Pakistan there is no way the Asia Cup will be profitable. It is probably a very small beginning, but it shows other countries do matter.

In the bigger scheme of things, yes, it can be called as bowing down but in my view it is just being smart, what is the use of being stubborn and losing out of Asia Cup and World Cup money (assuming they play the WC), it is stupid to take on the BCCI by boycotting events. Instead you perform well, enhance your standing in world cricket and then see how it goes.

I don’t think they bow down . Indian govt won’t allow india to travel come what may . So what are the options . This was the most acceptable solution and I think credit to Sethi for bringing up a solution . What else he could have done . Boycott Asia cup ? Asia cup canceled ? Worldcup boycott? . all those won’t have benefitted neither cricket nor Pakistan . I would say sensible decision has been made .

 

[Devadwal]

Finally sense prevail .now back to cricket rather than politics

 

[YousafTheBeast]

ICC should also let us host a couple of CT25 games in Pakistan before moving it to the Caribbean, [MENTION=2336]Sher[/MENTION] Lloyd will see it as another victory.

 

[Savak]

Nothing but a disgrace but Sethi is a politician on his knees. Showing it as victory when not even 25% of games are in Pakistan.

India and Sri Lanka win.

Worst thing is, this is not even an important tournament. Sethi could just not dig in because of his own interests.

More global shame on Pakistan. ‘Tis the season.

Trust me, Zaka, Ehsan Mani, Ramiz would have even struggled to have hosted even one game in Pakistan. Sethi has done the impossible here.

 

[Omer2002]

So how does it work with Pak going to India for world cup...surely the security is the same issue as India. Will there be a Hybrid Model or will Pak will decline to go.

 

[ahsan17]

It is hilarious to see ACC, ran by BCCI, put Pakistan and India in the same group for Asia Cup. At some point PCB should be willing to call their bluff that they don't need Pakistan's participation in the WC. Time and time again it has reported that a disproportionate amount of revenue is generated by the India vs Pakistan game.

 

[Mesozoic]

Will there be a Hybrid Model or will Pak will decline to go.

Neither. Pakistan will come to India and play their World Cup games without any fuss, take whatever they can get and leave from Delhi airport. Sorry for the spoilers.

 

[cricketjoshila]

It is hilarious to see ACC, ran by BCCI, put Pakistan and India in the same group for Asia Cup. At some point PCB should be willing to call their bluff that they don't need Pakistan's participation in the WC. Time and time again it has reported that a disproportionate amount of revenue is generated by the India vs Pakistan game.

Who has reported that India vs Pakistan generates disproportionate amount of revenue for ICC?

Other than PCB claims what is the other source?

What is the percentage of the revenue generated by this match?

 

[ahsan17]

Who has reported that India vs Pakistan generates disproportionate amount of revenue for ICC?

Other than PCB claims what is the other source?

What is the percentage of the revenue generated by this match?

I am not sure if you are living under a rock. It has been reported dozens of times. Just google it.

 

[Mamoon]

Thank you BCCI for respecting PCB demands. If they wanted, PCB would not have hosted a single match. We are grateful.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Trust me, Zaka, Ehsan Mani, Ramiz would have even struggled to have hosted even one game in Pakistan. Sethi has done the impossible here.

That’s speculative but whatever.

Why pick a needless battle, make a hue and cry and then retreat with the tail between your legs?

Could have got those 4 games with bcci largesse nicely too?

Tried to be a hero. Ended up with egg on his face.

If the same thing had been done by Rameez, he would be dragged on coals.

Let’s call bad performance bad without agendas.

 

[Saj]

Scraps and leftovers once again.

Make a lot of noise and then back off.

Not good this.

 

[Energy]

It's a good agreement given the current state of affairs in the country.

 

[Savak]

That’s speculative but whatever.

Why pick a needless battle, make a hue and cry and then retreat with the tail between your legs?

Could have got those 4 games with bcci largesse nicely too?

Tried to be a hero. Ended up with egg on his face.

If the same thing had been done by Rameez, he would be dragged on coals.

Let’s call bad performance bad without agendas.

PCB hasn't retreated. They knew that they would only get a couple of games in Pakistan before shifting the rest of the tournament outside Pakistan to accommodate India.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I am not sure if you are living under a rock. It has been reported dozens of times. Just google it.

Please post a link. Because there is no report which says India vs Pakistan generates disproportionate amount of revenue.

They generate revenue. Because India is playing.

Out of ICC's 3.2bn TV rights deal, 3bn will come from India. So if India plays a match with a rival it will generate revenues.

If pakistan is such a big revenue generator, why isn't anyone paying ICC for the rights of Pakistan?

 

[Saj]

The thing here is though.

As things stand:

PCB only has 4 matches in Pakistan at the Asia Cup
India has refused to play any matches in Pakistan for the Asia Cup
Indications are that Pakistan will still go to India for the World Cup

There is only 1 Board who has been made a fool out of!

 

[Sher Khan]

The thing here is though.

As things stand:

PCB only has 4 matches in Pakistan at the Asia Cup
India has refused to play any matches in Pakistan for the Asia Cup
Indications are that Pakistan will still go to India for the World Cup

There is only 1 Board who has been made a fool out of!

Saj, this is a massive victory for Sethi and PCB. If BCCI wanted they could so easily have arm twisted all the other Asian Cricket boards and no matches of the Asia Cup would have been played in Pakistan.

PCB is the real winner here. We will host a few matches now and inshaAllah show the world we are capable of hosting a multi nation tournament, come the CT 2025.

Small steps Saj is what it takes as Sethi has shown in his previous tenure.

 

[Savak]

These 4 matches will lay the foundations for other multi lateral and international tournaments on Pakistan soil.

Let's be real here, given that the WC is an ICC world event, there is no way the PCB was not going to be able to avoid going to India unless something drastic happens which forces the Pakistani government to deny permission to tour India.

The most important thing for the PCB to host a few multi lateral, ICC tournament games in Pakistan and then build on it for the future.

 

[ahsan17]

Please post a link. Because there is no report which says India vs Pakistan generates disproportionate amount of revenue.

They generate revenue. Because India is playing.

Out of ICC's 3.2bn TV rights deal, 3bn will come from India. So if India plays a match with a rival it will generate revenues.

If pakistan is such a big revenue generator, why isn't anyone paying ICC for the rights of Pakistan?

Then why isn't India playing England, Australia etc generating close to the same revenue.

It seems pointless to have a conversation with you though because you deny basic reality and common sense, and do that over and over again.

 

[hitthestump]

The thing here is though.

As things stand:

PCB only has 4 matches in Pakistan at the Asia Cup
India has refused to play any matches in Pakistan for the Asia Cup
Indications are that Pakistan will still go to India for the World Cup

There is only 1 Board who has been made a fool out of!

I agree but i also don't really see what choice Pakistan had.

India flexed their muscles appropriately and made it very clear that they could easily ensure no games were played in Pakistan at all. Naturally this would have put the Champions Trophy in jeapordy too once the precedent was set.

The idea that Pakistan could retaliate by withdrawing from the World Cup is laughable. World cricket doesn't need Pakistan as much as it literally needs India to survive. Meanwhile the PCB would lose out on massive amounts of income. There's a good chance that move in itself would result in job losses, funding cuts and generalised dysfunction across the cricketing landscape for the sake of saving some izzat.

In the end Sethi has managed to save face while also ensuring a precedent is set which ensures flexibility and creativity when it comes to Pakistan's future hosting rights. It is better than not hosting at all which looked like a real possibility.

Essentially it is a mickey take, but it is the best Pakistan can do in it's current circumstance and i am happy we are finally being realistic about our lowly position in the cricketing hierachy.

 

[volcyz]

So embarrassing

 

[Mesozoic]

Then why isn't India playing England, Australia etc generating close to the same revenue.

India plays tremendous amount of bilateral cricket against Australia and England. Why do you think we have 5 tests scheduled against them every year from now on?

 

[kumjsr]

Pakistan should have never accepted this arrangement and played all the games in Pakistan without India.

It will set bad precedent.

 

[daytrader]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1669301842994397184

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

PCB hasn't retreated. They knew that they would only get a couple of games in Pakistan before shifting the rest of the tournament outside Pakistan to accommodate India.

Here is the problem.

PCB accumulated a large amount of moral capital over a long period of time by hosting top international teams and PSL - without problems. This should be preserved for a big thing - such as Champions Trophy.

Instead, they spent all of it on 2 extra matches in a meaningless tournament.

Worse, they are framing it as a personal victory for Najam Sethi.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Saj, this is a massive victory for Sethi and PCB. If BCCI wanted they could so easily have arm twisted all the other Asian Cricket boards and no matches of the Asia Cup would have been played in Pakistan.

PCB is the real winner here. We will host a few matches now and inshaAllah show the world we are capable of hosting a multi nation tournament, come the CT 2025.

Small steps Saj is what it takes as Sethi has shown in his previous tenure.

So hosting multiple PSLs with top international players over the years, and hosting all major teams other than India including Aus, Eng, NZ will not convince the world, but some T20 matches against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will?

Sometimes I wonder...

 

[RyanRyan10]

These 4 matches will lay the foundations for other multi lateral and international tournaments on Pakistan soil.

Let's be real here, given that the WC is an ICC world event, there is no way the PCB was not going to be able to avoid going to India unless something drastic happens which forces the Pakistani government to deny permission to tour India.

The most important thing for the PCB to host a few multi lateral, ICC tournament games in Pakistan and then build on it for the future.

Agree, Sethi has done the right thing. He is a visionary. The compromises he is making today will benfit Pakistan cricket in the longer run.

 

[MenInG]

Agree, Sethi has done the right thing. He is a visionary. The compromises he is making today will benfit Pakistan cricket in the longer run.

There was no reason to make a drama out of the compromise.

 

[shah9425]

Now this model will be followed for 2025 CT
Just wait and watch
Shame on PCB for accepting this

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Sethi being credited for doing the bare minimum.

He couldn’t take a stand, the hybrid model was probably ACC’s idea which Sethi was forced to accept.

The coward Sethi was threatening ICC with backing out of the WC if India don’t come to Pakistan, but why couldn’t he stand up against ACC? Why couldn’t he just back out of the Asia Cup?

Pakistan has gained nothing from hosting Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for 4 games, the only winners are the broadcasters who get their 3 IndvPak games and BCCI.

 

[U$ofA]

Then why isn't India playing England, Australia etc generating close to the same revenue.

It seems pointless to have a conversation with you though because you deny basic reality and common sense, and do that over and over again.

What do you mean? They play them a whole lot. In fact I would say too much. Ind vs Eng and Ind vs Aus are 5 test series. They seem to be touring both countries every two years. Add to this the ODI's, T20 and you have too much cricket between these three.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Then why isn't India playing England, Australia etc generating close to the same revenue.

It seems pointless to have a conversation with you though because you deny basic reality and common sense, and do that over and over again.

Who said it isn't?

The only one denying reality are people like you.

Any India match with a big team will generate revenues. Pakistan is no exception.

Pakistan generates a very small amount of ICC revenues. ICC will receive that fixed amount only from the rights holder.

India generates 90 per cent of the revenue. ICC will get that fixed amount only.

Nowhere there is a separate agreement or rights sale for the Indo Pak match.

The IPL is the most expensive TV rights deal in cricket. And it has no pakistani.

It may be hard to digest for you, but in terms of revenue generation, Pakistan isn't that important.

 

[orthodox_spin]

Who said it isn't?

The only one denying reality are people like you.

Any India match with a big team will generate revenues. Pakistan is no exception.

Pakistan generates a very small amount of ICC revenues. ICC will receive that fixed amount only from the rights holder.

India generates 90 per cent of the revenue. ICC will get that fixed amount only.

Nowhere there is a separate agreement or rights sale for the Indo Pak match.

The IPL is the most expensive TV rights deal in cricket. And it has no pakistani.

It may be hard to digest for you, but in terms of revenue generation, Pakistan isn't that important.

It will be interesting to see how many people want to pay or turn up to watch india on a cricket field without an opposition.

The indian market generates that money. The Indian team is not a product on its own. It is international product that the Indian market is buying. It’s also widely accepted that indian v Pakistan generates the most money.

I doubt Indian market will play billions to watch them play with smaller countries like HK, Netherlands, Ireland and so on.

 

[hitthestump]

Now this model will be followed for 2025 CT
Just wait and watch
Shame on PCB for accepting this

Do you think if Asia Cup took place without India that the CT 2025 would just happen the same way? ICC will bend to accomodate India quicker than Amir accepts money for selling his country.

This way Pakistan keep some hosting rights. And it's all they can get right now. If they chose to go to war with India no amount of pride or izzat could save them from total destruction.

 

[cricketjoshila]

It will be interesting to see how many people want to pay or turn up to watch india on a cricket field without an opposition.

The indian market generates that money. The Indian team is not a product on its own. It is international product that the Indian market is buying. It’s also widely accepted that indian v Pakistan generates the most money.

I doubt Indian market will play billions to watch them play with smaller countries like HK, Netherlands, Ireland and so on.

Please post a reference that says that India vs Pakistan generates X amount of revenue which is the highest revenue for ICC.

All i have seen are pakistani claims.

While i can post figures that show that 3bn of ICC's 3.2 bn is coming from India. So Pakistan's contribution to that share is small and no matter who they play the contribution is that small fixed amount only.

There is no separate agreement or deal for a Indo Pak match and ICC doesn't get paid separately for it.

Indian market is buying its own product. They pay to watch Indian stars. That's why BCCI gets so much money. If Indians were so much interested in watching others, other boards too would make the same money. They don't.

International teams visit India to reciprocate India visits. As per various statements by board officials and media

ECB makes surplus revenue when Australia or India visit. Rest of the years they are in the negative.

Same for CA. They make profits during Ashes or India tours.

India tour is the biggest revenue generator for CSA SLC NZC etc.

WICB's profitable tours are from India and England.

So you see, all boards make huge money when India tours, because Indian market is willing to pay for their stars wherever they play.

Pakistan isn't a big source of revenue. Pakistanis and PCB can keep claiming that they generate disproportionate revenue, there isn't any proof.

Look at the BCCI, no Pakistani in the IPL, no tours by Pakistan, yet they earn more money than the ICC or rest of the world combined.

 

[The_Last_Samurai]

Please post a reference that says that India vs Pakistan generates X amount of revenue which is the highest revenue for ICC.

All i have seen are pakistani claims.

While i can post figures that show that 3bn of ICC's 3.2 bn is coming from India. So Pakistan's contribution to that share is small and no matter who they play the contribution is that small fixed amount only.

There is no separate agreement or deal for a Indo Pak match and ICC doesn't get paid separately for it.

Indian market is buying its own product. They pay to watch Indian stars. That's why BCCI gets so much money. If Indians were so much interested in watching others, other boards too would make the same money. They don't.

International teams visit India to reciprocate India visits. As per various statements by board officials and media

ECB makes surplus revenue when Australia or India visit. Rest of the years they are in the negative.

Same for CA. They make profits during Ashes or India tours.

India tour is the biggest revenue generator for CSA SLC NZC etc.

WICB's profitable tours are from India and England.

So you see, all boards make huge money when India tours, because Indian market is willing to pay for their stars wherever they play.

Pakistan isn't a big source of revenue. Pakistanis and PCB can keep claiming that they generate disproportionate revenue, there isn't any proof.

Look at the BCCI, no Pakistani in the IPL, no tours by Pakistan, yet they earn more money than the ICC or rest of the world combined.

Hmmmmm from playing against Pakistan to "India needs an opposition to play, else Indian cricket wont survive."
[MENTION=76058]cricketjoshila[/MENTION], bro you have literally put everything crystal and clear regarding the above statement that has been made many times over here...Cricket is played between two teams, so obviously an opposition is needed...The fact is that India playing against minnows is also keenly watched by Indians and generates a lot of interest, while its not the same with other strong teams playing against minnows.

 

[U$ofA]

Hmmmmm from playing against Pakistan to "India needs an opposition to play, else Indian cricket wont survive."

[MENTION=76058]cricketjoshila[/MENTION], bro you have literally put everything crystal and clear regarding the above statement that has been made many times over here...Cricket is played between two teams, so obviously an opposition is needed...The fact is that India playing against minnows is also keenly watched by Indians and generates a lot of interest, while its not the same with other strong teams playing against minnows.

I agree. Every sport has two teams. It has always been the case. Otherwise there is no sport. Nothing new. So not sure what some posters are on about.

There is no question the revenue generation is very very lopsided towards India. Heading even more lopsided (if that is even possible at 90%).

The other teams need to pull up their socks and do something for the game. Just showing up to play is not enough. That is bare minimum. Need to do more for the game.

 

[MenInG]

Najam Sethi in his presser today:

"The logistics of the event were such that it was not possible to have the matches in any other way than what we have decided - initial 4 games will be held in Pakistan and the remaining will be in Sri Lanka so teams don't have to travel back and forth"

"Pakistan will play a minimum of two games at home"

 

[light]

Don't really understand why PAK V BD/SL/Nepal isn't being played in pak but at least it's going to happen. Am happy that I will get to watch another asia cup

 

[crick786]

All is said and done , does anyone know where can we purchase tickets to the games ?

 

[DRsohail]

HahahhaSethi been shown his real worth. What a uselss person to be here.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was on Tuesday caught in a deadlock with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for demanding additional compensation on organising chartered flights between Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup, which it co-hosted in August-September.

The Asia Cup 2023 was organised in a hybrid model in Pakistan and Sri Lanka after the ACC accepted PCB’s hybrid model, with majority of the matches organised in the island nation.

A reliable source in the PCB informed PTI that apart from seeking the tournament hosting fees — around $250,000 — as well as shares from ticketing and sponsorship fees, they have also demanded additional compensation.

The source said, “The additional money is for expenses incurred on renting chartered flights for teams between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and other extra expenses like additional hotel and transport fees, which were not included in the initial budget for the Asia Cup." The source, however, informed that the ACC is not willing to pay additional expenses to the PCB since it believes that Pakistan had agreed for matches to be held in Sri Lanka under its hybrid model, in return for hosting four games of the Asia Cup at home.

A Sri Lanka-based company named Classic Travel was paid $281,000 for arranging four chartered flights to and fro between Pakistan and the island nation — something that PCB’s Cricket Management Committee (CMC) was not comfortable paying upfront as advance.

The tournament was moved to a hybrid model after India refused to play in Pakistan citing security reasons.

While Pakistan hosted only four matches initially, the expenses ballooned apparently because the CMC head Zaka Ashraf moved one of these games from Lahore to Multan, near his hometown.

The source said since the ACC decided to hold matches in Sri Lanka, it was their responsibility to pay for the chartered flights and other additional expenses incurred by the PCB, which, in its meeting, had approved the expenses.

The source added that Pakistan, who played against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka just before the Asia Cup, were slated to return home for the Asia Cup. But since the event was held mostly in Sri Lanka, PCB had to arrange chartered flights between Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

The company arranging the flights had quoted a rate of $281,700 for four chartered flights and all money was demanded in advance.

The PCB also considered selling vacant seats on the chartered aircrafts to fans, but the idea was trashed owing to security reasons.

Meanwhile, claims have also emerged that a top PCB official used one of the chartered flights to take his family to Colombo.

SOURCE: TELEGRAPH​

 

[BouncerGuy]

The dispute over the additional expenses incurred all because of the Hybrid Model and due to India’s refusal to visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023. Pakistan should be compensated because they suffered due to this hybrid model situation.