Sri Lanka given deadline to decide on hosting Asia Cup 2022 - report

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka have been given time until July 27 to confirm whether they would be able to host Asia Cup 2022 in the island nation amid the
Asia Cup 2022, which is scheduled to be played from August 27.Sri Lanka is battling rising inflation and a severe shortage of essential
commodities and fuel due to decreasing foreign currency reserves
Protests have erupted against the government with several former cricketers, including Arjuna Ranatunga and Sanathan Jayasuirya joining the
public rallies in the country.A source close to the Asian Cricket Council told India Today that the ACC officials are in constant touch with
host the Asia cup
What I know is they are hopeful and very positive about this issue
source was quoted as saying.Sri Lanka have been given time until July 27 to take a final call, the source said
The Asian cricket council will prepare a plan to move the Asia Cup out of Sri Lanka if the SLC is not able to host the premier tournament,
India Today reported.Sri Lanka were scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup but that tournament was postponed twice due to the
Covid-19 pandemic
Pakistan have the hosting rights for the continental showpiece in 2023.This year, the Asia Cup will be held in a T20 format as the sides
prepare for the T20 World Cup which will be held in Australia later this year.The last time the Asia Cup was held in 2018 in the UAE and was
won by India.Source: India Today--Agencies
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