Pakistan will host four to six matches.
India will play their matches at a neutral ground.
There are no conditions set for Pakistan's participation in the World Cup.
ISLAMABAD: The war between Pakistan and India that was on display more than a month ago has been shaken after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) adopted Najam Sethi's hybrid model to host September's Asia Cup, The News reported on Thursday.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi unveiled a hybrid model to the ACC, the plan is for Pakistan to host four to six Asia Cup matches at the same time as India play their matches at a neutral venue that also hosts other matches.
A source in the ACC confirmed to The News of India that the Asian body has accepted the hybrid model proposed by Sethi in principle and without further conditions.
No condition has been set for Pakistan's participation in October's World Cup to be held in India, which is still subject to the approval of the Pakistani government.
A source said, “ACC has accepted Najam's Sethi's hybrid model proposal to host the Asia Cup allotted to Pakistan. Under this hybrid model, Pakistan will host four to six matches at a venue (in Pakistan) to be decided later, while India will play its matches at a neutral venue.
“The ACC is expected to officially announce the decision within the next few weeks. Under Sethi's model, India's matches will be played at a neutral venue decided by ACC member countries in coordination with each other. However, even when deciding on a neutral location, the financial aspect will be kept at the top."
The source explained that for example, India or other ACC member countries want Sri Lanka as a neutral venue, Pakistan as the host country will be entitled to a proper return of Pakistan-India matches (two or three).
“It must not be less than what the India Board earned by hosting the 2022 Asia Cup matches between the two countries. The amount is estimated to be more than half a million dollars from the matches of the two countries.
"If the ACC secures this amount, the PCB will not hesitate to agree with Sri Lanka as a neutral venue for the rest of the matches," the source confirmed. The long-awaited response from the ACC, known exclusively to The News, is expected to be shared with all governing bodies in the next few days.
"However, all the details will be finalized in the ACC meeting to be held soon," the source said.
