The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has accepted the hybrid model for the 2023 Asia Cup, meaning the continental championship will be held in two countries — Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The go-ahead for the model, proposed by designated host Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), was accepted at a meeting of the ACC.

The tournament will run from August 31 to September 17.The ACC meeting was chaired by its president and BCCI secretary Jay Shah.The six teams in the championship have been divided into two groups.

Two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Four stage.