KARACHI: As a result of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan withdrawing from the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) proposed "Hybrid Model," the momentum of the cricket competition may have shifted, and Pakistan may no longer be eligible to compete in the Asia Cup in 2023. The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) declined to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan due to security concerns, which sparked the controversy surrounding the impending event.

As per the ‘Hybrid Model’ proposed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi, Pakistan were to conduct 3 to 4 games of the Asia Cup in their country, while the rest of the matches involving India could be held at a neutral venue.

The idea was floated after India refused to travel to Pakistan because of security concerns.However, it has become clear now that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have all backed the BCCI’s push for moving the tournament out of Pakistan. “It is just a formality now that the Asian Cricket Council executive board members meet virtually or a proper meeting is called later this month. “But the PCB is now aware that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are not backing their hybrid model proposal for the Asia Cup,” said a well-informed source aware of the developments.The source said that Sethi was already in touch with his cricket management committee members and also with the relevant government officials to discuss Pakistan’s stance if they do not get to host any matches of the Asia Cup at home.

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