India has invited Bangladesh as a reserve team in view of the fear that the Pakistan hockey team will not participate in the Asia Cup. According to Bangladeshi officials, preparations for the event have begun after India invited Bangladesh as a reserve team in the Asia Cup.
Due to the tension between Pakistan and India and the threats to the players by Indian extremists, no decision has been made yet. However, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has indicated that an announcement is likely in one to two days.
It should be noted that the Asia Cup is scheduled to start from August 29 in the Indian city of Rajgir. A few days ago, PHF sources informed that there is no possibility of going to India for the Asia Cup on this occasion. The players have also not been told anything regarding the Asia Cup.
