UAE to host Asia Cup 2022, as ACC to make final announcement

After a lot of talks and consideration, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has finally decided to shift the Asia Cup 2022 from Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

With the political conditions in Sri Lanka still not suitable to host five different teams simultaneously, the committee has decided to move the venue away from the Island nation.


Sri Lanka are going through one of the most challenging times in its history, with an ongoing economic crisis and political turmoil.

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ACC reportedly shift the venue to UAE; final announcement to be made soon


As per reports, Bangladesh had emerged as the secondary destination for Asia’s biggest tournament. However, ACC seems to have finalized UAE as the destination for the event. However, a final statement is yet to be issued by the organization.


SLC secretary Mohan de Silva spoke on the issue and told the media that the Sri Lankan board is in constant touch with ACC and is now awaiting the official announcement for the decision.


The Asia Cup 2022 will be headlined again by one of the biggest marquee games that will see India clash against Pakistan in a high-octane fixture. The last time the two sides were up against each other, Pakistan thrashed India by ten wickets in the opening round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.


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