Asia Cup 2023: It’s an unfair advantage, playing field must be equal to all, say B’desh and SL coaches

Bangladesh's Sri Lankan head coach Chandika Hathurusingha and Sri Lanka's Englishman boss Chris Silverwood have expressed their dissatisfaction over the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan, scheduled for Sunday, being provided a reserve day.

In the wake of poor weather conditions, the Asian Cricket Council on Friday decided to add a reserve day if the highly-anticipated game is affected by rain. However, there is no such luxury for the other two participating teams - Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - who are scheduled to play each other at the R Premadasa Stadium here today.

Hathurusingha, who played 26 Tests and 35 ODIs for his country was unimpressed. "There is a technical committee who have decided this. The playing field should be equal to all. It's something new and an unfair advantage to others. What can you do about it now? It has already been decided," he said.

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Silverwood agreed: "Nothing can be done now, I have not heard anything like this before. I am a bit surprised." The Asia Cup final scheduled for September 17, also has a reserve day.