The Asian Cricket Council have announced the cricket calendar for the region for 2023 and 2024.
As per the announced schedule, the Men’s Asia Cup 2023 will be held in September with the participation of six teams, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Qualifier 1.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are in Group 1 while the defending champions Sri Lanka are grouped alongside Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group 2. The tournament will be played in the ODI format providing opportunities for teams to prepare for ODI World Cup which will be played during October-November this year.
Groups – Men’s Asia Cup 2023
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
| India | Sri Lanka |
| Pakistan | Afghanistan |
| Qualifier 1 | Bangladesh |
The ACC calendar for Sri Lanka in 2023 is set to kick off with the Women’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup which has been slated to be held in June. In addition to that, the Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup (50 Overs), Men’s ODI Asia Cup, Men’s U19 Asia Cup, Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Men’s U19 Asia Cup and Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup (20 Overs) will be held in next two years.
Upcoming Asian Cricket Council Events for 2023 & 2024
- Women’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup – June 2023
- Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup (50 Overs) – July 2023
- Men’s ODI Asia Cup – September 2023
- Men’s U19 Asia Cup – December 2023
- Women’s T20 Asia Cup – September 2024
- Men’s U19 Asia Cup – October 2024
- Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup (20 Overs) – December 2024
