2018 Asia Cup moved from India to UAE

The United Arab Emirates had been awarded the 2018 Asia Cup that become as soon as on the birth place slated to be held in India. The match is at possibility of be conducted between September Thirteen and 28.

Political tensions between India and Pakistan has been cited as the motive on the support of the swap. « The ACC deliberated on the topic and made up our minds that this become as soon as the finest way forward, » Asian Cricket Council and PCB chairman Najam Sethi told ESPNcricinfo.

To boot, the 2018 Rising Groups’ Asia Cup could be co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. To birth with place slated for April, the match has been moved to December. Pakistan could also play host to the following ACC Annual Frequent Assembly, which is appealing to be held later this year.

This year’s Asia Cup will feature Corpulent Participants India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The sixth crew will make sure by a playoff that involves UAE, Hong Kong, Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia and Oman.

This can be the 14th version of the Asia Cup. The first 12 had been staged as ODI competitions, whereas the outdated Asia Cup in 2016 become as soon as the principle to be held as a T20I tournament, successfully as a warmth-up tournament sooner than the World T20. India are the defending champions, having beaten Bangladesh within the final two years ago.