Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi has confirmed that they have floated the idea of a hybrid Asia Cup, which the Men in Green could also adopt for ICC ODI World Cup.

Sethi shared the aforementioned development while speaking to reporters in Islamabad. The idea was first tabled during the sideline meeting between PCB and the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) in Dubai.

He believes that this could solve the looming crises as India is set to host the ICC Cricket World Cup in October-November.

“We have already floated the idea of a hybrid model to the ACC member countries whereby India should be allowed to play their matches at a neutral venue of their choice. When it comes to Pakistan’s participation in the October 2023 ODI World Cup, we will follow the same pattern,” said the PCB chairman.

The PCB Chairman said that the chances of sending the Pakistan team to India for the mage event are very low if Asia Cup was conducted hybridly.

“In case of India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan to compete in the Asia Cup, chances are there that the Pakistan government would not allow Green Shirts to cross the borders for their World Cup participation.”

“In that case, cricket will be the ultimate sufferer.”

He dispelled the impression that Pakistan will suffer financial losses due to the team’s non-participation in the ODI World Cup.