The India vs Nepal match was likewise disrupted by rain in Kandy on Monday. (Photo: AP)
Colombo: The Super Four video games and the last of the Asia Cup 2023 are most likely to be moved from Colombo to the deep southern district of Hambantota, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) sources stated on Tuesday. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is anticipated to make a statement later on in the day.
The choice has actually been made in view of the heavy rains in the capital city along with in the main town of Kandy. Both of India’s matches have actually been impacted by rain.
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the Pallekele arena in Kandy was cancelled after one innings due to heavy rainstorm on Saturday, while India’s match versus Nepal on Monday was likewise truncated due to rain. Sources stated the broadcast operators and the regional interactions company have actually been advised to move the centers at Hambantota– the dry zone location where a dry spell has actually been experienced in the current weeks.
All the 5 Super Four video games and the last, which were to be held in the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, are now most likely to take location in Hambantota. Hambantota’s Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium did not figure in the initial scheduling for the Asia Cup. The last ODI there happened in August when Afghanistan hosted Pakistan in the 2nd video game of the three-match series.
With the very first match being deserted, there is likewise proposition to have a reserve day for the next video game in between India and Pakistan on Sunday.
The Asian Cricket Council is pondering a shift in the place for the Super 4 phases of the Asia Cup as Colombo witnesses heavy rains __ – The Indian Express pic.twitter.com/u113a0VQ3z #LKA #SriLanka #AsiaCup 2023 #AsiaCup– Sri Lanka Tweet __ (@SriLankaTweet) September 3, 2023
BCCI President Roger Binny Says ‘When India Play Pakistan, Everything Comes To A Standstill’
Lahore: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny, who was here to view Asia Cup 2023 matches, applauded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their hospitality and went over the cricketing ties in between India and Pakistan, highlighting that the cricketing world stand still whenever the 2 groups deal with each other in a worldwide match.
The BCCI chief and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla reached Lahore on Monday. They were welcomed to this trip by the PCB Management Committee Chairman, Zaka Ashraf.
Speaking at the PCB Gala Dinner at the Governor’s House, Binny stated: “I want to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for the invite to tonight’s program. I bring you greetings from the BCCI, and from the cricket fans of India. As your Excellency stated that India-Pakistan is among the greatest video games that is played. I can inform you, sir. When India plays Pakistan, whatever comes to a grinding halt.
“People do not work, the roadways are empty. Everyone’s in front of the tv enjoying cricket. That’s how huge cricket remains in India and Pakistan. I need to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for its hospitality from the time we crossed the border this afternoon. It was a fantastic experience,” he included.
(with IANS inputs)