To continue hosting the Asia Cup, PCB updates its "hybrid model."

 The Pakistan Cricket Board has presented a tweaked version of the proposed "hybrid model" for this year's Asia Cup in an effort to allay concerns from the Bangladesh and Sri Lankan cricket authorities.



The United Arab Emirates was the neutral location suggested in the original "hybrid model," but the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket reportedly objected to travel to and from Pakistan, the host nation, to that country. They also reportedly had reservations about the region's hot climate in September, when the Asia Cup is scheduled to take place.

India had firmly opposed travelling across the border, but the PCB first suggested the "hybrid format" during an Asian Cricket Council meeting in Bahrain last month to ensure at least a portion of the event is staged in Pakistan.


If the ACC members accept the request, which was made by the PCB three days ago, Pakistan will only host four of the initial group stage matches before the other matches, including the final — regardless of whether India is involved — be staged at a neutral site.



The SLC has offered to organise the event while Pakistan continues to serve as the official host, therefore it is also possible that Sri Lanka will host the competition.

The interim committee head of the PCB, Najam Sethi, told the BBC on Thursday, "I'm rather astonished that this concept is being raised unofficially by Sri Lanka and by Bangladesh.


"Bangladesh's sole complaint was that it would be too hot in the UAE in September.


"The logistics of how to get between Pakistan and the neutral site was the other point of contention. The idea I presented to them three days ago addresses all of the logistical issues.


The teams travel directly to Pakistan for the first four matches, after which everyone transfers to the neutral site, wherever that may be, where the remaining matches are played.

"And I've conceded that in the event Pakistan advances to the final, we will play the final at the neutral site, regardless of whether it is against India or anyone else," he continued.


Sethi implied that Pakistan would not participate in the Asia Cup if the "hybrid model" was not taken into consideration, and the 74-year-old added that this would result in the competition losing its economic appeal.


We all agreed that Pakistan must participate in the Asia Cup since they are unable to do so without Pakistan, according to Sethi, who recalled the last ACC meeting from around a month ago.

"India-Pakistan matches account for over 80% of the Asia Cup's earnings, and given the way the schedule is set up, we play at least two of those matches—possibly three if both of us go to the finals."


Even though Pakistan would have to reduce the amount of games played on home soil under the amended "hybrid model," hosting the Asia Cup remains crucial for the PCB's long-term objectives.


Dawn understands that the board aims to demonstrate both its dependability and Pakistan's capacity to organise a premier international cricket competition with an eye towards the ICC Champions Trophy, which Pakistan is slated to hold in 2025.

The PCB and the government of Pakistan also want to convey the idea that Pakistan is a safe and secure country for sports in general and cricket in particular.


Since that the 50-over championship game is scheduled to take place in India in October-November, Pakistan would also expect the "hybrid model" to be used during the World Cup.

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