Asia Cup likely to be shifted to UAE

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The Asia Cup is “likely” to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) secretary Mohan de Silva said on Sunday. He also added the tournament could be played in the UAE, “The Asia Cup is very likely that it will be held in the UAE,” Sri Lanka Cricket secretary de Silva told PTI when asked about a possible change in the venue of the T20I tournament,” The dates for the six-team tournament are expected to remain the same as scheduled earlier from August 26 to September 11. A qualifier will also take place before the main event with Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuwait and UAE battling out for the one qualification spot.

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