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Indian players will have Pakistan's name written on their jerseys during Asia Cup

Asia Cup will start on August 30 in Multan

By Web Desk

August 11, 2023

Asia Cup 2022, hosted by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is just around the corner and the Asian fans are gearing up for the mega continental rivalry.

A debate sparked after some X users shared pictures of Indian players donning Asia Cup jerseys having Pakistan's name on them.

This is not something happening for the first time in cricket history. In every multi-nation event, teams have the tournament host's name written on their jerseys.

Pakistani players will also have hosts India written on their jerseys during the upcoming World Cup later this year.

The PCB is going to host the Asia Cup for the first time after 2008. The event will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka after India refused to travel to neighbours due to political differences. The Indian team will play all of their matches in Sri Lanka during the Asian event.

The tournament is set to start on August 30 with hosts Pakistan taking on Nepal in Multan. Lahore will host three Asia Cup matches. The remaining nine matches including the final will be played in Kandy and Colombo.