India will play Asia Cup matches at neutral venues, won’t travel to Pakistan
India has decided not to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup matches and will instead play their matches at neutral venues, according to sources. The decision comes after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani announced that the tournament would be held in Pakistan in 2022.
India’s decision not to travel to Pakistan is not surprising, given the political tensions between the two countries. India and Pakistan have a long-standing dispute over the region of Kashmir, and relations between the two countries have been strained for decades.
The decision to play at neutral venues will ensure that the safety and security of the Indian team are not compromised. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has been very clear about its stance on playing cricket with Pakistan, and this decision reflects that.
It is not yet clear which venues will be chosen as neutral venues for the Asia Cup matches. However, given that the tournament is scheduled for next year, there is still plenty of time for the BCCI and the Asian Cricket Council to make arrangements.
The decision not to travel to Pakistan is a blow to the PCB, who had been hoping to host the tournament in their home country. Pakistan has not hosted international cricket since the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009. Since then, Pakistan has played their home matches at neutral venues in the UAE.
The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the world, featuring some of the best teams from the Asian subcontinent. India is the current defending champions, having won the tournament in 2018. The tournament is also seen as an important warm-up for the ICC World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India in 2023.
In conclusion, India’s decision not to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup matches reflects the ongoing political tensions between the two countries. The decision to play at neutral venues will ensure the safety and security of the Indian team, and it remains to be seen which venues will be chosen. The Asia Cup is an important tournament for cricket fans around the world, and it will be interesting to see how the tournament unfolds in 2022
