PCB set to fight BCCI after claiming Asia Cup 'will' be held in either Sri Lanka or UAE

After months of speculation regarding fate of Asia Cup 2020 amidst ongoing coronavirus global pandemic, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan recently asserted that tournament will go ahead in September this year. Even though Pakistan were original hosts of Asia Cup 2020, Khan stated that this year’s edition will be played eir in Sri Lanka or in United Arab Emirates (UAE). He cited reason for Sri Lanka being possible host because island nation “has t had too many cases” contracting contagious disease.

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PCB hold a firm stance on Asia Cup 2020

In a recent media conference, PCB CEO spoke about prospects of Asia Cup 2020 and any possible cricketing commitments in place of T20 World Cup, should showpiece event gets shifted to a later date. Wasim Khan said that since Pakistan cricket team is set to tour England for three Tests and three T20Is in August, players will return back to country on September 2, i.e. in time for proposed Asia Cup 2020.

PCB CEO also confirmed about considering to go ahead with proposed cricketing commitments of Pakistan cricket team after series in England. Khan said that Pakistan are scheduled to host Zimbabwe at home, followed by a 2-Test tour to New Zealand in December. PCB official stated that amidst scheduled matches, y are also looking for a window to complete remaining five matches of Pakistan Super League 2020 (PSL 2020), which got postponed due to coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

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PCB denies speculation of making way for BCCI and IPL 2020

PCB official rejected any speculation that Asia Cup 2020 will get scrapped in favour of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise ir Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season. IPL 2020 was set to launch on March 29 before pandemic forced BCCI to indefinitely postpone tournament. However, recent reports indicate that BCCI are contemplating several measures to organise IPL 2020 season between September and vember in place of T20 World Cup.

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