Asia Cup Cricket 2022: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka Cricket is keen to host the upcoming Asia Cup despite a severe economic crisis and civil unrest. SLC officials met Asian Cricket Council President Jay Shah during the IPL 2022 Final in Ahmedabad. An official decision on that is expected this week. Follow Asia Cup 2022 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
The SLC officials informed Shah about their interest to go on with the tournament which will start on August 27. SLC informed ACC that it is already making arrangements for the jinxed tournament and can even advance the dates if needed.
Asia Cup Cricket 2022: Sri Lanka Cricket not giving up hope on Asia Cup after meeting Jay Shah, final decision soon
“Sri Lanka Cricket officials and ACC President met on sidelines of IPL final in Ahmedabad and during this meeting, officials told that they want to host the Asia Cup and are making arrangements for it. Sri Lanka Cricket Board is keen to host the event and they made their stand clear during the meeting,” said the source to ANI.
Asia Cup Cricket 2022: Why is Asia Cup in Sri Lanka doubtful?
- The tournament has been jinxed. It was slated to be played in 2020 but due to Covid-19 pandemic, it was put on hold.
- Sri Lanka was given hosting rights.
- But Sri Lanka is currently in turmoil. The country is facing an economic crisis.
- With fuel, stock and food shortages, Sri Lanka is on the verge of collapse.
- With daily power cuts and civil unrest, it is impossible for the country to host a multi-nation tournament.
Asia Cup Cricket 2022: Sri Lanka Cricket not giving up hope on Asia Cup after meeting Jay Shah, final decision soon
Earlier, ACC President Jay Shah had told ANI that he will be meeting SLC officials during the IPL finals.
The source however said that a final decision is yet to be taken in regard to the hosting rights and there are some other options like UAE and Bangladesh are also being considered in case Sri Lanka cannot host the event.
“It could also start before its original date, hoping that a decision will be made in a day or two and ACC will make an official announcement,” added the source.
Asia Cup Cricket 2022: Sri Lanka Cricket not giving up hope on Asia Cup after meeting Jay Shah, final decision soon
Sri Lanka is battling a severe economic crisis with food and fuel scarcity affecting a large number of the people in the island nation since the onset of the pandemic.
The economy has been in a free-fall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting tourism, the biggest contributor to Sri Lanka’s GDP.
Sri Lanka is also facing a foreign exchange shortage, which has affected its capacity to import food and fuel. The shortage of essential goods forced Sri Lanka to seek assistance from friendly countries.
Asia Cup Cricket 2022: Sri Lanka Cricket not giving up hope on Asia Cup after meeting Jay Shah, final decision soon
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