The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) upset at the Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup. It has declined the latter’s offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation.
According to sources in the PCB, relations between the PCB and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have turned sour after its offer of hosting the entire Asia Cup instead of four games held in Pakistan as per the ‘Hybrid Model’ proposed by Najam Sethi
Pakistan has scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in July to play two Tests of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle.
And apparently the SLC had suggested that Pakistan also play a few ODI series.
As they optimistic their team will book a spot from the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe and would need more exposure before the main event in October.
But a reliable source confirmed that the PCB after initially. Saying they would consider the proposal had turned it down.
The PCB has not responded to Indian media reports that the BCCI and Jay Shah have rejected Sethi’s hybrid model proposal. Thus, want the Asia Cup to held in Sri Lanka.
But insiders say that the PCB is now preparing for some strong decisions on the Asia Cup and World Cup if the Indian board does not change its position on the Asia Cup.