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Asia Cup referred to as off resulting from rising COVID-19 circumstances in Sri Lanka

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The 2021 Asia Cup, which was shifted from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, was on Wednesday referred to as off resulting from rising COVID-19 circumstances within the island nation.
The Asia Cup, which was final held in 2018, was scheduled to be held in June however Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley de Silva introduced that it will likely be troublesome for them to conduct the match.
“Due to the prevailing situation, it will not be possible to play the tournament in June this year,” De Silva instructed reporters.
The match was purported to be hosted by Pakistan however since India have been unlikely to journey there resulting from political stress between the 2 nations, it was shifted to Sri Lanka.
With all of the groups planning for his or her FTPs for the subsequent two years, the continental showpiece may solely discover a slot after the 2023 ICC 50-over World Cup. The Asian Cricket Council headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah is but to make a proper announcement.
Due to multiplying circumstances of COVID-19, Sri Lankan authorities has put a 10-day ban on worldwide air journey.
Sri Lanka are touring Bangladesh for a restricted overs collection whereas they are going to host a second string India workforce for a six-match white ball collection in July.