Incoming PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf against 2023 Asia Cup’s hybrid model

Zaka Ashraf, the potential upcoming chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has expressed his strong opposition to the hybrid model proposed for the Asia Cup since its inception.

Ashraf firmly believes that the hybrid model is not advantageous for Pakistan.

"I had already rejected hybrid model for the Asia Cup because I don’t agree with it. It is an injustice to Pakistan. It is not right to hold main matches outside Pakistan. Being the hosts, the complete event should take place at home," Ashraf said while talking to media in Islamabad.

He emphasized that he will review the available information regarding Asia Cup upon assuming charge of PCB and will strive to make the best decision for the country as quickly as possible.

"I don’t know what decision the previous management had taken as I don’t have access to the information regarding it. I will go and see, and will try to take the best decision for the country in the shortest time possible," he further added.

The PCB's management committee, led by Najam Sethi, had proposed the hybrid model for the Asia Cup after India declined to travel to Pakistan. Despite facing various challenges, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) eventually approved the hybrid model. According to this approved model, the first four matches of the tournament will be held in Pakistan, after which the event will shift to Sri Lanka for nine matches, including the final. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 17.