Why Bangladesh replaced Pakistan at the last minute in Asian Champions Trophy hockey

Pakistan has officially withdrawn from the men’s Asian Champions Trophy scheduled for late October. Bangladesh will step in as Pakistan’s replacement, with matches starting on October 27. The tournament will include major teams like India, Malaysia, and Japan, competing in a round-robin format. India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh after winning the Asian Games gold medal.

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