Last year, the Asia Cup was scheduled to be held in Pakistan, but after India’s objection, Sri Lanka hosted the tournament. But now the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board are fighting over money. In fact, the two boards are embroiled in a financial dispute over who should bear the additional $3 million to $4 million in costs incurred by moving the Asian Cup to Sri Lanka last year. If we consider this price in Indian Rupees, it would be around Rs 25 to 33 Crores.
Due to security concerns in Pakistan and political tensions in both countries, the BCCI had refused to send its team to Pakistan. After that, the Asia Cup was organized in a hybrid model. Under this hybrid model, most of the tournament’s matches were played in Sri Lanka. While some matches were hosted by Pakistan. Therefore, the cost of chartered aircraft, hotel bookings, venue rentals and other travel expenses increased. In fact, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board made it clear at the Asian Cricket Council meeting last week that it is not prepared to bear the financial burden. The reason given by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board was that this event did not generate any additional revenue. Furthermore, it was not the official host of the Asian Cup.
According to media reports, PCB acting chairman Khawar Shah and CEO Salman Naseer raised the issue of financial dispute at the Asian Cricket Council meeting. Jay Shah and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board took the same stand. According to media reports, Jay Shah said that the Pakistan Cricket Board should pay the dues of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board as Pakistan continues to host the event and the venue and facilities are being used by Sri Lanka.