Ind-Pak Cricket series; BCCI drops biggest hint

He said there was also a possibility that the series could be reduced to two ODIs and two T20 matches since time is running out fast to complete logistical and organisational details by the PCB.

As for cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Shahryar Khan has said that India does not want a bilateral series at the moment. India are set to leave for their Australia tour on January 5, which leaves little time for the high-profile series to take place.

“Looking at the heat generated while the discussion was on whether the series will be held between India and Pakistan, it needed a cooler weather and Dharamsala gives the right atmosphere”, Thakur said at a function here where the schedule for the International Cricket Council (ICC) World T20 2016 was announced. “But when it comes to relations between countries a lot is at stake and many things are taken into consideration before coming to a definite conclusion”, Thakur said.

Any chance of a series is “over”, PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told AFP, adding that the foreign office had conveyed to him that without talks on the cricket it would be “difficult” to arrange any series. PCB chairman and BCCI President met in Dubai and decided that we will play a series in Sri Lanka and both the Cricket Board’s will seek permission from their respective government’s for political clearance.

The ICC had asked the BCCI to reply within 14 days, and according to a report in the dna, the Indian board has minced no words in a letter to the apex body.

Thakur likewise insisted that rubbing shoulders with the greats of Indian cricket will certainly open a new world for the young Afghan players.

We enhance the assistance of BCCI towards Afghanistan cricket development and the dedication they have actually revealed so far is huge. We likewise concurred that the four complete members (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) should get 2 percent of their general profits and 2 percent combined from the associate countries and created a kitty.

Rajeev Shukla, Honorary Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association said, “We will help Afghanistan Cricket Board in every possible manner”. “As soon as I get any confirmation from the Indian government, I will let you know”, Khan assured.