Another Asia Cup is running and this time India & SL will fight it out for the prestigious (??) Asia Cup. Asia Cup started way back in 1984 after the formation of Asian Cricket Council in 1983. Asia Cup has happened every 2 years except for 3 times in 1986 (India SL issue), 1993 (Indo-Pak Political Problem) and 2000. One interesting fact about Asia Cup is that SL has featured in all the finale of the Asia Cup !!! The history is repeated as they are again in the finals.
I think if we are calling the cup "Asia Cup" then this should be used as a platform for giving chance to teams from across the continent to participate at the highest level and get good experience. The format could be like big teams (India, Pak & SL) will be in different groups with other teams in their group (say 3 each). Now, have round robin matches in each group then play top 3 (which most often in coming 10-15 years be the big 3 only) for the Asia Cup or something like qualifiers for Asia Cup in which other teams participate to feature in the Asia Cup.
With the advent of 20-20 cricket 50 overs matches are slowly losing their charm (even if someone accepts or no). We need to find ways to make the game (ODI) more interesting and fast. Asia Cup for most is not that important except for India Pak match. Authorities its' time for something more for the public....
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