Asia Cup born from insult over just two tickets, World Cup made to be held outside England
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 11:39 a.m. | Source: Patrika News
At the 1983 World Cup final at Lord's, due to being denied just two tickets, BCCI President N.K.P. Salve resolved to reshape cricket in Asia. Salve formed the ACC with Pakistan and Sri Lanka, after which the first Asia Cup was played in 1984.
