Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Bangladesh is set to replace Pakistan in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy after the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) decided against sending its team to India. The six-team tournament will take place from October 27 to November 5 amid rising diplomatic tensions between the neighbouring countries.

The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has invited the Bangladesh Hockey Federation to join the competition. Sources expect the AHF to announce the decision officially on Friday, alongside the tournament draw. Matches will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali, with India, China, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea also participating.

The PHF had requested a neutral venue for the entire tournament or for Pakistan's matches. However, Hocke...