Political instability and absence of important providers have pressured Sri Lanka to shift the a lot awaited Asia Cup T20 championship to the United Arab Emirates.
Sri Lanka had earlier drawn up plans to host the matches in Colombo, Hambantota and Pallekele within the six-nation championship scheduled to be held from August 27 to September 11.
“Contemplating the prevailing scenario in Sri Lanka, the ACC (Asian Cricket Council) after in depth deliberation has unanimously concluded that it might be acceptable to relocate the event from Sri Lanka to the UAE”, the Asian Cricket Council mentioned in a press release.
The assertion mentioned the ACC was “aware of the passionate Sri Lankan followers” and the ultimate determination to vary the venue had been “very troublesome” and “one which was deemed needed”.
“The ACC stays dedicated to supporting the game and all its followers and is deeply grateful for the unwavering efforts made by SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) in making certain the event continues as scheduled,” the assertion added.
Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva mentioned his group will do the whole lot attainable to make sure an “thrilling version of the Asia Cup within the UAE”.
“Whereas I absolutely stand by the ACC’s determination to shift the Asia Cup to the UAE contemplating the present context and the magnitude of the occasion, Sri Lanka Cricket will work carefully with the ACC and the Emirates Cricket Board to make sure that we could have an thrilling version of the Asia Cup,” mentioned Silva.
Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and two different groups are within the fray.
