Where will Pakistan hold Asia Cup 2023 matches?

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (Geo Tv): Pakistan will host Asia Cup cricket matches in Lahore and Multan mainly to avoid travelling and logistic problems, surfacing from such a short international venture, The News reported on Tuesday.

A well-placed source within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) told the publication that the two venues had been picked to host four matches, with Multan likely to get some share.

"Multan would get some share from Lahore which will be the main venue in Pakistan. We have tried hard to get a fifth match and even are still negotiating on it," they said.

"Since the decision was taken by the previous PCB administration, it is quite a tough task at this point of time," the source within the board said.

The official schedule for the Asia Cup is expected to be announced within the next few days. In yet another move, it is planned that the spectators coming to Sri Lanka for the remaining part of the Asia Cup will be asked to buy tickets in dollars.

"We are also trying to evolve a policy where the spectators will be required to buy tickets in dollars in Sri Lanka. A good number of spectators from across the sub-continent and other parts of the world are expected to travel to Sri Lanka to watch the Asia Cup where Pakistan is expected to play India at least twice."