The dust has&nbsp;all but settled on the controversy surrounding India vs Pakistan fixture in the Asia Cup 2023 after Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal cleared the air. While there were reports in Pakistan media backed by Sports Minister Ehsan Mazari that India could travel to Pakistan to play in the Asia Cup, it has now been confirmed that there is no such plan. The seven-time Asian champions will play all their matches in Sri Lanka instead despite them being the unofficial hosts.

<h2>Arun Dhumal dismisses Pakistan media rumours</h2>

"Our secretary met PCB head Zaka Ashraf and the Asia Cup schedule was finalised and it is on course as it was discussed earlier. There will be four games of league stage in Pakistan, followed by nine&nbsp;games in Sri Lanka, including both India versus Pakistan matches, and in case there is a third game if both teams play final," Dhumal told PTI.

“There was no such discussion held. Neither is India travelling to Pakistan, nor our secretary will be travelling contrary to reports that have surfaced. Only the schedule was finalised,” added Dhumal in his conversation.

The rumours were dismissed by the IPL chairman after he met with the PCB management committee head recently. Both India and Pakistan have been in hot debate over the hybrid model of the Asia Cup which was proposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). India had cleared their intentions over not travelling to Pakistan while proposing the hybrid model that will see Pakistan play all their matches on&nbsp;home soil, except those against India.

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<h2>Pakistan’s Stand on ODI World Cup</h2>

A similar stand was taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the ODI World Cup and threatened not to travel to India. However, those demands were also dismissed by both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the BCCI recently.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif formed a committee last week to decide on his country’s stand to travel to India to play the World Cup or not.

The Asia Cup 2023 will start on August 31 with six teams which will be divided into two groups of three teams each. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are placed in one group with Nepal being the third team. The format of the Asia Cup will be the same as that in 2022 with India and Pakistan likely to meet three times, if they make the final on September 13.

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The dust has all but settled on the controversy surrounding India vs Pakistan fixture in the Asia Cup 2023 after Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal cleared the air.

The dust has all but settled on the controversy surrounding India vs Pakistan fixture in the Asia Cup 2023 after Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal cleared the air. While there were reports in Pakistan media backed by Sports Minister Ehsan Mazari that India could travel to Pakistan to play in the Asia Cup, it has now been confirmed that there is no such plan. The seven-time Asian champions will play all their matches in Sri Lanka instead despite them being the unofficial hosts. Arun Dhumal dismisses Pakistan media rumours "Our secretary met PCB head Zaka Ashraf and the Asia Cup schedule was finalised and it is on course as it was discussed earlier. There will be four games of league stage in Pakistan, followed by nine games in Sri Lanka, including both India versus Pakistan matches, and in case there is a third game if both teams play final," Dhumal told PTI. “There was no such discussion held. Neither is India travelling to Pakistan, nor our secretary will be travelling contrary to reports that have surfaced. Only the schedule was finalised,” added Dhumal in his conversation. The rumours were dismissed by the IPL chairman after he met with the PCB management committee head recently. Both India and Pakistan have been in hot debate over the hybrid model of the Asia Cup which was proposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). India had cleared their intentions over not travelling to Pakistan while proposing the hybrid model that will see Pakistan play all their matches on home soil, except those against India. ALSO READ | IND vs WI 1st Test: Shubman Gill will play at No. 3 - Rohit Sharma reveals India's batting set-up Pakistan’s Stand on ODI World Cup A similar stand was taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the ODI World Cup and threatened not to travel to India. However, those demands were also dismissed by both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the BCCI recently. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif formed a committee last week to decide on his country’s stand to travel to India to play the World Cup or not. The Asia Cup 2023 will start on August 31 with six teams which will be divided into two groups of three teams each. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are placed in one group with Nepal being the third team. The format of the Asia Cup will be the same as that in 2022 with India and Pakistan likely to meet three times, if they make the final on September 13. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asia Cup 2023: India NOT to travel to Pakistan, confirms IPL chairman Arun Dhumal

The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 with the hybrid model in place for the tournament. As things stand after the official confirmation, Pakistan despite being the host, will host only four matches, while Sri Lanka will host nine matches including the final if India qualify. The Asia Cup will start on August 31, with the final taking place on September 17 and will be played in the ODI format before the World Cup in India.

<h2>India vs Pakistan to take place in Sri Lanka</h2>

While the detailed schedule of the Asia Cup is yet to be finalised including the venues and key dates for the key fixtures, the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan will take place in Sri Lanka. The two teams will meet in the group stage where Nepal will be the other team. The two teams are again likely to meet in the Super Four stage if they secure qualification for the next round. That fixture too will be played in Sri Lanka as India have confirmed they won’t be travelling to Pakistan due to the poor diplomatic relations between the nations.

If the two teams, India and Pakistan, make it to the final of the Asia Cup then the final will also take place in Sri Lanka.

On the flip side, Pakistan will play all its matches on their home turf except the India clash that will take place in Sri Lanka. Babar Azam’s side will also play their Super Four matches except the India one in Pakistan.

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<h2>What is the format for Asia Cup?</h2>

The entire tournament will be played in the ODI format rather than the T20I format which was in use for the Asia Cup 2022 to help the teams prepare for the ODI World Cup in India. As things stand, the 2022 format will be in use where six teams have been divided into two groups and will play round-robin clashes.

The group winners and runners-up will play in the Super Four stage where the teams will again meet in the round-robin format. Two teams topping the group after the Super Four stage will play in the final on September 17.

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The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 with the hybrid model in place for the tournament. As things stand after the official confirmation, Pakistan despite being the host, will host only four matches, while Sri Lanka will host nine matches including the final if India qualify.

The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 with the hybrid model in place for the tournament. As things stand after the official confirmation, Pakistan despite being the host, will host only four matches, while Sri Lanka will host nine matches including the final if India qualify. The Asia Cup will start on August 31, with the final taking place on September 17 and will be played in the ODI format before the World Cup in India. India vs Pakistan to take place in Sri Lanka While the detailed schedule of the Asia Cup is yet to be finalised including the venues and key dates for the key fixtures, the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan will take place in Sri Lanka. The two teams will meet in the group stage where Nepal will be the other team. The two teams are again likely to meet in the Super Four stage if they secure qualification for the next round. That fixture too will be played in Sri Lanka as India have confirmed they won’t be travelling to Pakistan due to the poor diplomatic relations between the nations. If the two teams, India and Pakistan, make it to the final of the Asia Cup then the final will also take place in Sri Lanka. On the flip side, Pakistan will play all its matches on their home turf except the India clash that will take place in Sri Lanka. Babar Azam’s side will also play their Super Four matches except the India one in Pakistan. ALSO READ | Ashes 2023, 1st Test, England vs Australia - Preview and Result Prediction What is the format for Asia Cup? The entire tournament will be played in the ODI format rather than the T20I format which was in use for the Asia Cup 2022 to help the teams prepare for the ODI World Cup in India. As things stand, the 2022 format will be in use where six teams have been divided into two groups and will play round-robin clashes. The group winners and runners-up will play in the Super Four stage where the teams will again meet in the round-robin format. Two teams topping the group after the Super Four stage will play in the final on September 17. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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