Asia Cup likely to shift to UAE
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The Asia Cup is "likely" to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest, said SLC secretary Mohan de Silva said on Sunday.
He also added the tournament could be played in the UAE, "The Asia Cup is very likely that it will be held in the UAE," Sri Lanka Cricket secretary de Silva told PTI when asked about a possible change in the venue of the T20 tournament,"
The dates for the six-team tournament are expected to remain the same as scheduled earlier from August 26 to September 11.
A qualifier will also take place before the main event with Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuwait and UAE battling out for the one qualification spot.
Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh will be the five full-member teams.
An official announcement from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on the change in tournament venue is expected soon.
Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday said that it wanted Asia Cup to be played in Sri Lanka.
"Our first preference is to support Sri Lanka and play the Asia Cup there. If this tournament does not take place in Sri Lanka, it will be a huge cricketing and financial loss for them. Australia's recent tour of Sri Lanka went off without any problems," said PCB chief executive Faisal Hasnain.
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