According to Hindustan Times, Pakistan has officially withdrawn from the men’s Asian Champions Trophy, prompting a change in the schedule that sees India set to meet Malaysia on 1 November, the slot originally allocated to the Pakistani side. The Times of India adds that Bangladesh will take Pakistan’s place in the competition.
The Times of India notes that Bangladesh is set to replace Pakistan, with matches commencing on 27 October in a round‑robin format featuring India, Malaysia and Japan. Consequently, India’s first game will be against Bangladesh, after their Asian Games gold‑medal win.
