Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Cricket Boards Issue Statements Following Controversial India vs Pakistan Reserve Day in Asia Cup 2023

For the uninitiated, there looms a massive rain threat on the India vs Pakistan Super Four match in Colombo and to ensure that there's a result this time around after the Group A contest between the Asian giants was washed out due to rain in Pallekele, the ACC stated that there would be a reserve day for this clash as well as the final of the tournament on September 17.

Sri Lanka Cricket (left), Bangladesh Cricket Board (right) and action during the IND vs PAK match (Photo credit: Twitter @ICC, @OfficialSLC and @BCBTigers)

The Sri Lankan and Bangladesh Cricket Board have issued statements on social media after it was confirmed earlier that the India vs Pakistan Super Four match in Asia Cup 2023 will have a reserve day. The decision generated a bit of controversy with fans not being happy about this same status not being given to other matches in the tournament. The two cricket boards clarified through their statements on social media that this decision to have a reserve day for this fixture was taken after consultation with all the members of the participating teams. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match in Colombo to Have a Reserve Day Amid Rain Threat, Confirms ACC.

Here's Sri Lanka Cricket's Statement

Bangladesh Cricket Board's Statement on IND vs PAK Reserve Day

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