Colombo: Former captain Ranatunga has ruled out the possibility of hosting the Asian Cup cricket tournament in Sri Lanka due to the economic crisis.
In 14 matches …
The Asian Cup cricket tournament was introduced in 1984. The last Asian Cup (One Day International) 2018 was held in the United Arab Emirates. In this, India defeated Bangladesh and became the champion. So far 14 Asian Cup matches have been played. India has won the title 7 times. Sri Lanka has won the Asian Cup 5 times and Pakistan 2 times.
In Sri Lanka …
The 15th Asian Cup is being held in Sri Lanka as a 20 over match. The competition runs from August 17th to September 11th. 6 countries including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are participating in this. Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has said that the Asia Cup is unlikely to take place due to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. In this connection he said: –
Economic crisis …
Will the Asian Cup be held in Sri Lanka due to the economic crisis? Is not guaranteed. Have to rely on other countries. The struggle of the people is against the Sri Lankan government. Their mentality is not against cricket. The Asian Cricket Council may decide to shift the match from Sri Lanka. Thus he has said.