ACC accepts Najam Sethi’s hybrid model, announcement to be made soon

• Pakistan will host four to six matches.
• India will play their matches at a neutral venue.
• No conditions have been set for Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup.

ISLAMABAD: The more than a month-long battle between Pakistan and India received a jolt after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) accepted Najam Sethi’s hybrid model to host the Asia Cup in September. , News reported on Thursday.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi had presented the hybrid model to the ACC, according to the plan, Pakistan would host four to six matches of the Asia Cup at the same time. India will play. Its matches are played at a neutral venue that also hosts other matches.

An ACC source confirmed this. News India’s side that the Asian body has accepted Sethi’s proposed hybrid model in principle and without any additional conditions.

No conditions have been set for Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup in India in October, which still depends on the approval of the Pakistani government.

The source said: “ACC has accepted Najam Sethi’s proposal to host the hybrid model. Asia Cup Alloted to Pakistan. According to this hybrid model, Pakistan will host four to six matches at a venue (within Pakistan) to be decided later, while India will play its matches at a neutral venue.

The ACC is expected to formally announce the decision in the next few weeks. According to Sethi’s model, India’s matches will be played at neutral venues, which will be decided by ACC member countries in mutual coordination. However, even in deciding a neutral location, the financial aspect will be kept at the top.”

The source explained that for example, India or other ACC member countries may want Sri Lanka as a neutral venue, with Pakistan as the host nation for a suitable return of India-Pakistan matches (two or three). You will be right.

“This should not be less than the earnings of the Indian board from hosting the 2022 Asia Cup matches between the two countries. The amount from the matches between the two countries is estimated to be more than half a million dollars.

“If the ACC assures this amount, the PCB will not hesitate to agree with Sri Lanka as a neutral venue for the remaining matches,” confirmed the source. A much awaited response from ACC, which is known exclusively. NewsIt is expected to be shared with all boards in the next few days.

“However, all the details will be finalized in the ACC meeting to be held soon,” the source said.