The much awaited Asia Cup 2020 has been cancelled on the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which has gripped the world. Sourav Ganguly confirmed the news during an Instagram live session. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet made any announcement regarding the tournament's cancellation. The former India skipper did not specify the reason for the cancellation of the event but its conduct was shrouded in uncertainty amidst the coronavirus panedmic.
Speaking about the IPL, Ganguly said, "I don't know about the IPL also, getting a window is important. "T20 World Cup is there, the ICC is trying to make it happen as it generates a lot of revenue for them. Unless we get clear cut directions from the ICC, we can't say anything about the IPL."The Virat Kohli-led team last played in March against South Africa in a ODIs series in India which has unfortunately cancelled due to the increases case of COVID-19 in India. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Wasim Khan had said that the Asia Cup will be held either in September or October.
A BCCI functionary in the know of developments had told that the PCB could also look at postponing the Pakistan Super League (PSL) next season and host the multi-nation event in that window. The BCCI can then look at adjusting the calendar accordingly and playing in the Asia Cup. The Asia Cup was set to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in September this year before the PCB agreed to let the Sri Lankan cricket board host the tournament.
( With inputs from IANS )
