Asia Cup 2023: Hambantota more likely to substitute Colombo as venue for ‘Tremendous 4’ matches and closing | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

Based on sources from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), it’s possible that the ‘Tremendous 4’ video games and the Asia Cup closing might be relocated from Colombo to the southern district of Hambantota. An announcement from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is predicted afterward Tuesday.
This choice has been prompted by heavy rainfall within the capital metropolis and the central city of Kandy, which has already impacted each of India’s matches.
The extremely anticipated India-Pakistan conflict at Kandy’s Pallekele stadium was referred to as off after one innings on account of a torrential downpour final Saturday. Moreover, India’s match in opposition to Nepal on Monday was additionally shortened on account of rain.Sources have indicated that broadcast operators and native communications service suppliers have been directed to switch their services to Hambantota, a dry zone venue that has not too long ago skilled a drought.
In consequence, all 5 ‘Tremendous 4’ video games and the ultimate, initially scheduled for the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, at the moment are more likely to be held in Hambantota.

It is price noting that Hambantota’s Rajapaksa Stadium was not initially a part of the Asia Cup schedule. The final one-day worldwide (ODI) match held there was in August when Afghanistan hosted Pakistan within the second recreation of a three-match sequence.

There’s additionally a proposal to have a reserve day for the upcoming ‘Tremendous 4’ recreation between India and Pakistan scheduled for Sunday.