New Delhi: India has decided not to travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup, citing security concerns. This is the first time since 2008 that India will not be participating in the tournament.
The decision was made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after a meeting with the Indian government. The government has expressed concerns about the safety of the Indian team in Pakistan, given the country’s history of terrorism.
The BCCI has also cited the lack of a bilateral cricketing agreement between India and Pakistan as a reason for its decision. The two countries have not played a bilateral series since 2012, and there is no sign that an agreement will be reached anytime soon.
The decision by India not to travel to Pakistan has been met with disappointment by cricket fans in both countries. However, the BCCI has said that it is committed to playing cricket against Pakistan in a “conducive environment.”
The 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from August 27 to September 11. The tournament will be hosted by Pakistan, with matches also being played in Sri Lanka.
The decision by India not to travel to Pakistan is a setback for the Asia Cup. The tournament is one of the most important events in the Asian cricket calendar, and it is always a highlight for fans. However, the security concerns are understandable, and the BCCI has made the right decision in the circumstances.
It is hoped that the political situation between India and Pakistan will improve in the future, and that the two countries will be able to resume bilateral cricketing ties. This would be a major boost for the game of cricket in both countries, and it would also be a positive step for relations between the two countries.
In the meantime, the 2023 Asia Cup will be held without India. The tournament will still be a major event, and it will be interesting to see how the teams from other Asian countries perform.