Where will Pakistan hold Asia Cup 2023 matches? Pakistan will host Asia Cup cricket matches in Lahore and Multan in order to avoid travel and logistical issues that may arise from such a short international venture.
According to a well-placed source within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the two venues have been chosen to host four matches, with Multan likely to get a share.
Where will Pakistan hold Asia Cup 2023 matches?
“Multan would get some share from Lahore which will be the main venue in Pakistan. We have tried hard to get a fifth match and even are still negotiating on it,” they said.
“Since the decision was taken by the previous PCB administration, it is quite a tough task at this point in time,” the source within the board said.
The official schedule for the Asia Cup is expected to be announced within the next few days. In yet another move, it is planned that the spectators coming to Sri Lanka for the remaining part of the Asia Cup will be asked to buy tickets in dollars.
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“We are also trying to evolve a policy where the spectators will be required to buy tickets in dollars in Sri Lanka. A good number of spectators from across the sub-continent and other parts of the world are expected to travel to Sri Lanka to watch the Asia Cup where Pakistan is expected to play India at least twice.”
“In case both arch-rivals reach the final, it would be the third time that both the teams face each other. A huge number of Indians and Pakistani fans are expected to turn up for these matches,” the source said.
Meanwhile, the PCB official expressed satisfaction with the ICC revenue adjustment, in which Pakistan will receive the highest-ever share — the fourth largest after India, Australia, and England.
In accordance with its constitutional right, PCB has consistently sought additional information in recent weeks and at ICC meetings to better understand the rationale for allocating weightage to each of the criteria and calculating distributions.
The PCB felt that in the absence of all relevant information, data, and formulae, such a significant decision should not be made hastily. As a result, the PCB proposed that this item be postponed until the next ICC meeting.
As a result of the Pakistan cricket team’s performance in men’s ICC events and bilateral cricket, as well as the PCB’s own massive fan base, which results in significant commercial value, the board was ranked among the top-four nations in this model.
This increased revenue share will allow for far greater investment in developing cricketing skills, which will be beneficial in propelling Pakistan cricket to new heights.
The Asia Cup schedule will most likely be announced during the current week.
With the first match set to begin in Pakistan, the PCB, as the event host, is looking forward to welcoming cricket fans from around the world to experience Pakistan’s renowned hospitality.
