Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is likely to lose an estimated 45 crore in revenue if the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 is relocated out of the country. The highly anticipated multi-team Asian cricket tournament is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka between August 27 to September 11.
Due to present political issues, it has been revealed Sri Lanka may lose the opportunity to host the Asia Cup. According to the statement, there is a chance that hosting privileges would be given to another nation.
“No final decision has been reached as yet. All is dependent on how we conduct the Australian series. Jay Shah and other ACC officials have assured us that if all goes ok, Asia CUP will stay in Sri Lanka,” said, Sri Lanka Cricket’s Secretary, Mohan De Silva.
On their visit to India, SLC officials urged the Asian Cricket Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) executives to keep the Asia Cup in Lanka.
While speaking on the issue, the CEO of SLC, Ashley de Silva, said, “Big revenues get generated by hosting teams like India, Pakistan. That’s why we are still trying to persuade the countries to play in Sri Lanka. For us revenues are critical. At this stage even for our country any incoming dollar is critical. We are all geared up to host the Asia Cup and we all are in a positive mood.”
The scheduling for the upcoming event is expected to be considered during the International Cricket Council‘s (ICC) quarterly gathering. In Dubai, a high-profile meeting will be conducted.
This year’s Asia Cup would be contested in the T20 format for the second time since its commencement. India clinched the Asia Cup when the competition was last conducted in 2018. Throughout the Asia Cup’s collective memory, the Indian team has been the most victorious team.