Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Cricket Boards Issue Statements Following Controversial India vs Pakistan Reserve Day in Asia Cup 2023
For the uninitiated, there looms a massive rain threat on the India vs Pakistan Super Four match in Colombo and to ensure that there's a result this time around after the Group A contest between the Asian giants was washed out due to rain in Pallekele, the ACC stated that there would be a reserve day for this clash as well as the final of the tournament on September 17.
The Sri Lankan and Bangladesh Cricket Board have issued statements on social media after it was confirmed earlier that the India vs Pakistan Super Four match in Asia Cup 2023 will have a reserve day. The decision generated a bit of controversy with fans not being happy about this same status not being given to other matches in the tournament. The two cricket boards clarified through their statements on social media that this decision to have a reserve day for this fixture was taken after consultation with all the members of the participating teams. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match in Colombo to Have a Reserve Day Amid Rain Threat, Confirms ACC.
Here's Sri Lanka Cricket's Statement
The reserve day for the India-Pakistan contest of the Super 11 Asia Cup Super 4 stage was taken in consultation with all four member boards of the Super 4 competing teams.
Accordingly, the ACC effectively revised the playing conditions of the tournament to effect the agreed-upon…
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 8, 2023
Bangladesh Cricket Board's Statement on IND vs PAK Reserve Day
A reserve day for India Pakistan contest in Super 11 Asia Cup Super 4 stage has been added that effectively revised the Asia Cup playing condition. To clarify on the position, the decision was taken with the consent of all four participating teams and ACC.
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 8, 2023
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