Question

Which of the following nations hosted the Asia Cup 2018 Cricket tournament?
1. Bangladesh
2. Sri Lanka
3. United Arab Emirates
4. Pakistan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : United Arab Emirates

The correct answer is United Arab Emirates.

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) signed an agreement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the prestigious Asia Cup 2018.
• The Asia Cup 2018 had cricket teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

• The first Asia Cup was held in 1984 in Sharjah in the UAE.
• Only three countries took part in the tournament at the time – India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
• It started off as a round-robin tournament, and the nation with most victories was declared the winner.
• The tournament was organised by the then, newly formed Asian Cricket Council.
• The Indian team led by Sunil Gavaskar lifted the inaugural trophy as they defeated Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

• Sri Lanka will host the tournament for 2021 year, and Pakistan in 2022.