Rahul Torane

After numerous twists and turns, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has finally approved the hybrid model proposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to the new plan, the tournament will be held in two different venues: Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Recently, Sri Lanka Cricket accepted the hosting proposal and agreed to host all of the Indian Cricket Team's matches in Sri Lanka. The first four matches will be played in Pakistan, while the remaining games will take place in Sri Lanka. Due to the hybrid model, the games played in Pakistan make it a secondary venue with only four matches, while the remaining nine games are played in Sri Lanka, establishing it as the primary venue. The tournament is scheduled to commence on August 31, 2023, and will conclude on September 17. The Asia Cup will be a 50-over One-Day International (ODI) event. Six teams, namely India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, will participate in the tournament. Notably, this will be Nepal

The Indian cricket team is all set to play the World Test Championship at England's Oval Ground against Australia. Both teams have begun their practice sessions, and all the players are looking positive and determined for the championship. Conditions seem favorable for both teams, as they have a history of playing exceptionally well against each other, and the game is expected to be a neck-to-neck battle. Additionally, the weather in England is good, indicating that there may not be any rain during the match. Indian players might carry their Indian Premier League form into the World Test Championship. However, it's important to note that both formats are different, and they need to adapt and adjust their playing style accordingly. Whichever team wins the ICC World Test Championship trophy, it will be their first championship title. The Indian team has already competed in the ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand but unfortunately lost, while for Australia, this is the