The idea was discussed, with a hybrid form of the Asia Cup being seen as a solution

Discussions have taken place which could see Pakistan play the 2023 ODI World Cup in Bangladesh. India are the hosts of the tournament, but due to poor political relations between the two countries, the idea was discussed at the ICC meeting last week, considering a hybrid form of Asia Cup as a possibility solution. Pakistan hosts the Asia Cup, but India will play their match at a neutral venue.

Pakistan can host the 2023 World Cup in Bangladesh

The idea comes from the boardroom in Dubai, where India's presence at the Asian Games - and therefore Pakistan at the World Cup - is on the calendar of both teams. It was only mentioned as an option and there was no formal discussion about it, but the PCB was keen to point out that India not playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup has a potential impact on the ICC Champions Trophy. , which will be held in Pakistan in February 2025.

The Asian Cricket Council has agreed on terms to consider a hybrid format that would allow the tournament to be held in Pakistan but for India to be played at a yet-to-be-completed neutral venue. Options include the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Sri Lanka or even England. The India-Pakistan match will be played at a neutral site and the final if India wins. This answer, which was proposed by the CCP during the informal discussion, can also be applied to the World Cup. The global flagship event will be held across 10 locations in India from October 5. But the PCB has been saying for a while now that their participation - or the nature of their participation - in the event depends on what India decides in the Asia Cup. Bangladesh was given as an option because of its proximity to India and the fact that it would not present a difficult logistical hurdle to overcome. Last year, the Asia Cup - which was postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic - was played in the United Arab Emirates, despite Sri Lanka's hosting rights. They have acquired these rights with Pakistan because of India's relationship with Pakistan. The 2018 Asian Cup moved to the United Arab Emirates from India for similar reasons.