Why will the Asia Cup 2023 be held in 50-over Format? Check here

Asia Cup 2023 headlined the calendar for next two tears as the chairman of Asia Cricket Council tabled the itinerary for cricket in Asia Cup, on Thursday.  While releasing the structure and calendar for the year 2023-24, ACC chair Jay Shah stated that the schedule ‘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,” Mr. Shah tweeted. Meanwhile, Jay Shah, who is also BCCI secretary, informed that Asia Cup 2023 will be held in September, but in 50-over format. Though, Mr. Shah didn’t mention the details of itinerary and host country.

While the Asia Cup 2022 was held in T20 format, Mr. Shah confirmed that the forthcoming edition will take place in 50-over ODI format. Notably, Asia Cup 2022 was held in the shortest format because of the T20 World Cup, which was scheduled to take place after a few months. Similarly, Asia Cup 2023 will be played in the 50-over format as the World Cup (ODI) is scheduled, later this year in India.

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Pakistan is an official host of the continental tournament, but BCCI secretary and ACCI Chair, Jay Shah has already claimed that the competition will take place at a neutral venue as Indian players will not travel Pakistan for the tournament, owing to political reasons.

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Sri Lanka is the current Asian champions as they defeated Pakistan in its 2022 season. Meanwhile, India was knocked out of the Asia Cup 2022 after suffering back-to-back defeats by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in the Super-4 stage. 

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