Asia Cup super four matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains
The Hindu
ACC mulls change of venue for Asia Cup Super Four matches due to heavy rains in Colombo. Possible venues: Pallekele, Dambulla, Hambantota. Teams informed. ACC has two days to decide. Hybrid model proposed by PCB chief Najam Sethi in June.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is mulling a change in the venue for the Super Four matches of the Asia Cup in the wake of the heavy rains that have been lashing in Colombo.
Five Super Four matches and the final have been scheduled in Colombo from September 9 onwards, but there are hardly any signs of the weather relenting.
In that context, the ACC is currently engaged in a discussion with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and tournament host Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the possible change of venue.
The PTI has been informed that three venues are under consideration – Pallekele, Dambulla and Hambantota.
The six participating teams have also been intimated about the possible change in venue.
Pallekele is currently hosting the Asia Cup league matches, but the possibility of rain in this hill town is also on the higher side.
Dambulla is about 70 kilometers from Pallekele, and the chances of rain are much less in the former city.
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