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PCB unaware even as BCCI chief Ganguly says 2020 Asia Cup is cancelled

With Sourav Ganguly announcing that the Asia Cup 2020 has been cancelled, Pakistan Cricket Board has said that they have heard nothing from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) regarding the same.

PCB chief confirms cancellation of Asia Cup after Ganguly's announcement

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday announced cancellation of the Asia Cup T20, scheduled to be held in September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan originally had the hosting rights of the six-team continental event but considering the alarming COVID-19 situation, the PCB board had decided to swap it with Sri Lanka. "Asia Cup cancel ho chuka hai, jo September me tha (Asia Cup, which was to be held in September, has been cancelled)," Ganguly told 'sports tak' in an instagram live session. The Pakistan Cricket Bard confirmed that they have agreed to host the event in 2022 and Sri Lanka is now expected to host it next year following the cancelation of this year's edition. PCB chief Ehsan Mani said the decision was made due to the worsening pandemic. "The Asian Cricket Council is looking at organising it next year. It is too dangerous to host it this year We had swapped the event with Sri Lanka this year because it is one of the least affected (in South Asia) from the vir

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly announces cancellation of Asia Cup in Sept

Asia Cup, which was to be held in September, has been cancelled, says Sourav Ganguly in an Instagram session with a news portal

Pakistan Board's Sep-Oct window for Asia Cup doesn't suit BCCI: Report

The Asia Cup will go ahead as Pakistan team returns from England on 2nd September so we can have the tournament in September or October, says PCB CEO

Asia Cup will be held as planned in either Sri Lanka or UAE: Pak board CEO

PCB CEO Wasim Khan rejected speculation that the event could be scrapped to make space for the currently suspended Indian Premier League

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for coronavirus

The skipper had gone for a coronavirus Test last week, and now his reports have come back as positive, ESPNCricinfo reported

Sri Lanka likely to host Asia Cup 2020 as PCB offers to swap hosting rights

ACC's executive council has not approved the swap of host nations yet but is expected to confirm hosting plans before the end of the month

Decision on Asia Cup 2020 deferred; Ganguly, Shah attend ACC meet

The event is scheduled in September and while it is Pakistan Cricket Board's turn to host, it will be shifted to another country, if it happens, as India travelling to Pakistan is not a possibility.

On this day 25 yrs ago, India defeated Lanka to win its 4th Asia cup title

India defeated Sri Lanka cricket team in the finals of the tournament by eight wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium

On this day in 1984, India led by Gavaskar lifted its first Asia Cup title

India defeated Pakistan by 54 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium to win the tournament

PCB welcome to host Asia Cup, but Team India won't play in Pakistan: BCCI

The question isn't about the PCB hosting the tournament. It is about the venue and as things stand now, it is quite clear that we would need a neutral venue, says BCCI official

Asia Cup 2018: Rohit Sharma has been a calming influence, says Shastri

The coach said India's biggest gain from the Asia Cup was the high standards of fielding the players have displayed all throughout the tournament

India pound Pakistan to complete Asia Cup 'double hattrick'

Veteran Mithali Raj scored an unbeaten 73 to guide India to 121 for five in 20 overs

India bowls out Pakistan for 83

Hardik Pandya picked up three wickets for eight runs