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image source- https://crickettimes.com/ 2023 Article focus: 2023 Asia Cup  It was decided to hold the competition in Pakistan. The Indian cricket squad, however, was hesitant to travel to Pakistan to compete in the competition. After much consideration, it was decided that India would compete in a hybrid format in which they would play most of their matches abroad and a select few in Pakistan. As a result, it will be the first Asia Cup to be jointly hosted by two nations, with Sri Lanka hosting the final nine games and Pakistan hosting the first four.[21] Nepal, who qualified for the ACC Asia Cup for the first time in the 2023 season, will join the five other full members of the Asian Cricket Council.   The Asia Cup is a one-day (50 overs) and twenty-over (20 overs) international cricket competition for men. When the Asian Cricket Council was launched in 1983 as a way to foster goodwill among Asian nations, it was established at the same time.  Originally, it was planned to happen ever