Bangladesh hosts Asia Cup after ten years

Bangladesh hosted the Asia Cup in 2016 last. BCB could not bring the Asia Cup to Bangladesh almost 8 years. But the curtain of the upcoming 2027 Asia Cup will rise in Bangladesh. The tournament will be in ODI format.

 
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed this information in a statement last Saturday (July 27). Along with that, they have published the announcement regarding the sponsorship of these two editions of ACC for the years 2024 to 2027. Where the venue of the match has been finalised.

Before Bangladesh, the 2025 Asia Cup will be held in India. With the T20 World Cup in 2026, the ACC has given approval to host the Asia Cup in this format. They changed the format keeping in mind 2027 ODI World Cup.

Although the Women's Asia Cup 2022 was held in Bangladesh, the men's Asia Cup curtain will rise in Bangladesh after almost 10 years.

Six teams will participate in the next two Asia Cups. Out of this 5 teams will play directly. The teams are - Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Another team will be selected by playing selection round.