The final decision of India’s participation in the Asia Cup is expected in June
The final decision on the Indian team’s participation in the Asia Cup is expected in June. The schedule is still included in the annual calendar in September. At the ACC meeting in December 2018, it was decided to host Pakistan in the six-nation Asia Cup, which was confirmed by India at a meeting in October last year, despite security concerns.
The Indian board, which has repeatedly refused to seek official approval from Pakistan in the case of bilateral series, has also included the Asia Cup in this year’s calendar, though it has also made it clear that it will attend the event in September. Since the situation is not clear yet, BCCI officials are still lining up expectations on a neutral venue.
According to Indian media, the issue of sending the team to the Asia Cup will be considered at a crucial meeting of the scheduled board in June. The strained political situation, including tensions between Pakistan and India, makes it very unlikely that the Indian team will Come here for play in the Asia Cup.
Remember that the last time Pakistan hosted the Asian Tournament was in 2008, it also proved to be the last international event in the country. After the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team, the arrival of foreign teams has started.