The date and organizer of Asia Cup 2023 have been finalized. Nepal have already been selected in the Asia Cup which has become indefinite due to the political dispute between India and Pakistan. Issuing a statement on Thursday, the International Cricket Council said that the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17.

Four matches of the 16th edition of the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and remaining games in Sri Lanka.

A total of 13 One-Day International (ODI) games will be played in the tournament where Nepal along with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will participate. The participating teams will be divided into two groups and the top two will make it to the ‘super four’. The top two teams from super four will make the journey to the finals. Nepal will play against Indian and Pakistan in the group stage. Similarly, Sri Lanka, Bagladesh and Afghanistan are in another group. Nepal were selected in the Asia Cup by defeating the UAE in the final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup at home ground. Sri Lanka had become defending champion by defeating Pakistan in the final held in UAE.