Eight Years After 26/11, IND-PAK to Resume Bilateral Cricket Ties

The Ind-Pak series is likely to be held in December this year and will involve three Tests, five ODIs and two T20s.

Eight years, after the horrific Mumbai terror attacks, following which the Indian government suspended all cricketing ties with Pakistan. However, it seems that the cricketing boards of both countries are now in talks to revive ties and are looking organise a fresh tournament.

Batting for the resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties, PCB chief Shaharyar Khan said that Pakistan are ready to host a series in the UAE in December 2015.

The series, which will involve three Tests, five ODIs and two T20s, is part of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) has been signed between the two boards and Shaharyar is keen to abide by it. Shaharyar met BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya in Kolkata on Sunday to further talks.

We resume the India-Pak cricketing series in the UAE. This is the re-beginning of the revival of Indo-Pak cricket. The series will start in December as per schedule and it will comprise three Tests, five ODIs and two T20s. The preparation is on in full swing. We just have to overcome the final hurdle.
– Shaharyar Khan

Five IND-PAK Series in the Next 8 Years

Thanking his Indian counterpart for playing a pro-active role in trying to resume the most sought-after rivalry in world cricket, Shaharyar said his association with Dalmiya goes back a long way.

I am really grateful to Dalmiya for hosting me here I am glad that we could start the process again. You may know as per the MOU there will be 5 series between the two countries in 8 years.
– Shaharyar Khan

Home Ministry’s Approval

Dalmiya, who also addressed the joint press-conference after a thirty minute meeting with Shaharyar, sounded hopeful about the resumption of ties but put the ball in the government’s court.

We are very hopeful of reviving the series. Only few things need to be sorted out and obviously without common support we cannot go forward. Without the support of the home ministry and government we can’t go forward.
– Jagmohan Dalmiya

(With inputs from PTI)