Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi sparked controversy during the Asia Cup 2023 after questioning why the India vs Pakistan Super Four match was not shifted from Colombo to Hambantota despite heavy rain forecasts. He suggested that the decision reversal by the ACC and BCCI raised doubts and famously asked, “Is India afraid to play and lose to Pakistan?”
The issue began when reports suggested that the match venue could be moved to Hambantota because Colombo was expecting severe rain. However, the Asian Cricket Council later decided to keep the fixture in Colombo, which frustrated Pakistan cricket officials. Sethi publicly criticized the handling of the situation and accused the organizers of creating confusion around the tournament scheduling.I was reading discussions and match-related updates on sportsplay24 when this controversy became one of the biggest talking points among cricket fans. Many people debated whether the venue decision was purely weather-related or influenced by the high-pressure nature of an India vs Pakistan clash.
