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Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka Colombo Weather Update: Will Rain Spoil Men In Green’s Chances Of Qualifying For Asia Cup 2023 Final?

The Weather Channel reports an 86 percent likelihood of rain during the day, casting doubt over whether this crucial match will see the light of day.

The cricketing world is abuzz as Pakistan and Sri Lanka prepare to face off in the Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2023. This match is more than just a game; it’s a virtual semifinal, with the winner securing a coveted spot in the final against India on September 17. However, Mother Nature seems intent on playing her part in this high-stakes encounter, with ominous weather forecasts looming over Colombo.

Source: https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-colombo-weather-update-august-14-thursday-will-rain-play-spoilsport-in-pak-vs-sl-asia-cup-2023-super-4-clash-2662071.html

PCB Officials Under Scanner For Visiting Casino In Colombo During Asia Cup 2023

​Many Pakistani fans on social media questioned how officials of the PCB could be so “immature” and “careless” as to indulge in gambling.

Pakistan cricket board officials are under scrutiny for visiting a casino in Colombo
Pakistan team’s current media manager Umar Farooq Kalson and board’s GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali are under scanner after pictures and video footages emerged of the duo visiting a Colombo casino.

Both are in Colombo in official capacity as a part of the Pakistani contingent for the ongoing Asia Cup and visiting a gambling den is sure to attract attention of ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit as it is one of the prohibited places as per code of conduct.

Many Pakistani fans on social media questioned how officials of the PCB could be so “immature” and “careless” as to indulge in gambling.

Many criticised the trend of many PCB officials going on to Colombo during the Asia Cup on official visits.

A PCB source said that at least 15-20 PCB officials had travelled o and fro between Colombo and Lahore while some were stationed there permanently as Pakistan was the official host of the Asia Cup.

After some Pakistani news channels ran headlines, the two officials in the Casino later clarified that they had only gone to the Casino to have dinner, a claim ridiculed by all and sundry on social media and also by some former test players.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/pcb-officials-under-scanner-for-visiting-casino-in-colombo-during-asia-cup-2023-article-103559029

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Super 4: Match moves to Reserve Day after heavy rain in Colombo

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Pakistan Super Fours: India’s match against Pakistan moved to the Reserve Day after rain ruined any chance of play. Pakistan, who had won the toss, decided to field as India reached 147 for 2 in 24.1 overs before rain forced the players off the field.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-super-4s-rain-forces-reserve-day-score-colombo-2433834-2023-09-10

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