Asia Cup postponed due to COVID-19, Sri Lanka swap hosting rights with Pakistan


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The ACC said in a statement it is hoping to stage the Twenty20 competition, which will feature six countries including India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in June next year. “From the onset the ACC was keen on organising the tournament as per the original schedule. However, travel restrictions, country-specific quarantine requirements… have posed substantial challenges to the holding of the Asia Cup,” the ACC said. “Above all, the risks related to health and safety of participating players, support staff, commercial partners, fans and the cricket ing community were deemed to be significant. “Accordingly, the Board, after careful consideration of all...