In a significant development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering inviting India for a T20I series at a neutral venue, potentially marking the resumption of their bilateral cricketing ties. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series since 2013 due to ongoing political tensions. The Indian government has restricted its men’s team from traveling to Pakistan, forcing the Asia Cup to be held in a hybrid mode.
Pakistan’s plan for a T20I series
Before the ICC’s annual conference, there were positive signs about resuming India vs Pakistan cricket. According to Cricket Pakistan, PCB officials are eager to invite India for a T20I series at a neutral venue after the Champions Trophy next year. PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi will discuss this possibility with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah during the annual conference in Colombo.
Potential venues and security discussions
The report mentions that England and Australia could be potential venues for the series, as they have shown interest in hosting the arch-rivals. However, the PCB will finalize the host venue only after getting approval from Jay Shah. Additionally, Naqvi plans to meet with senior officials from other cricketing bodies to discuss security arrangements for the Champions Trophy.
Optimism for the Champions Trophy
Despite India’s reluctance to tour Pakistan, no other participating nations have shown hesitation, making the PCB optimistic about hosting the Champions Trophy. The PCB hopes that this move will pave the way for better cricketing relations between the two nations and provide fans with the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash.
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