Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar mentioned that he needs the Asia Cup 2023 event to be held in Sri Lanka if not in Pakistan. Akhtar who’s at present taking part in within the Legends League Cricket Masters in Qatar, additionally needs that India and Pakistan play within the finals of the Asia Cup and World Cup. Apart from Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan even have the internet hosting rights for the 2025 Champions Trophy. “I want Asia Cup 2023 to be held in Pakistan if not Pakistan then Sri Lanka. I want to see India and pakistan play the final in Asia Cup and World Cup. Nothing else should happen in world cricket just India and Pakistan finals,” Shoaib Akhtar instructed ANI.

Since Pakistan was awarded the internet hosting rights for the 2023 Asia Cup, there was hypothesis that India will withdraw its identify from the event. In October 2022, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah confirmed that India will not journey to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup. The new venue might be determined within the second spherical of the Executive Board assembly of ACC members within the month of March.

Team India final performed towards Pakistan on the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, which India gained by 4 wickets.