Regarding the Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board has declared Dubai as the preferred venue for the hybrid formula.
According to sources, Dubai has been declared as the preferred venue due to the gate money.
PCB is of the opinion that Colombo or any other venue cannot get gate money like Dubai, the loss of gate money due to any venue other than Dubai should be compensated by the Asian Cricket Council.
According to sources, the PCB is also hopeful of a nod to the re-introduced hybrid formula and after Sri Lanka and Bangladesh’s yes, the PCB is confident of a decision soon.
The PCB has not yet been informed about the ACC meeting, but the PCB is confident that Pakistan’s priority will be given importance in the hybrid formula.
In the hybrid formula, Pakistan will play the match against Nepal in its own country, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka teams will face each other in 3 matches.
Sources say that in the tournament, India’s group matches, top four teams and the final will be held at the hybrid formula venue.
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