Sri Lanka has withdrawn from hosting the Asia Cricket Cup due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in the country.
Sri Lanka Cricket informed the decision to Asian Cricket Council yesterday saying that due to the economic and political crisis in the country, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board will not be in a position to host the next edition of the Asia Cup T20, the board informed.
According to Sri Lankan media, the decision was taken after the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) was postponed due to the recent crisis.
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The SLC said that it is not appropriate to host such a six-team mega event due to the current political and economic situation in their country.
Sources in the Asian Cricket Council said that the Sri Lankan Cricket Board has expressed its desire to host the tournament in the UAE or any other country.
However, sources say that UAE is not the final alternative venue to host the event. Asia Cup can be held in any other country including India.
ACC is likely to announce the venue of the Asia Cricket Cup in the next few days. It should be noted that the Asia Cup is to be held before the T20 World Cup in Australia in August and September this year.
