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BCCI Rejects Najam Sethi’s Idea Of A Pakistan, India Bilateral Test Series At Neutral Venue

Source: ICC Cricket/The Hindu

As per the latest news, The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has reportedly rejected the possibility of a potential Pakistan-India bilateral series.

Najam Sethi’s earlier proposal

The anticipation for this highly awaited series reached its peak when Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hinted in an interview with the international publishing company that the series could be held at a neutral venue.

Source: ESPNcricinfo
Source: ESPNcricinfo

“I think bilateral Test matches can be played in Australia, England or South Africa. But I think the best bet would be England, and following that Australia. If you can get a house full in any of the Australian stadiums, fine, that would be great”, Sethi said.

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BCCI’s strong rejection

However, earlier today, the BCCI has shown no interest in pursuing such a series against Pakistan. An Indian media outlet quoted a BCCI source stating that there are no plans for any future bilateral series with Pakistan.

ANI’s quoted tweet

This latest development comes as a disappointment for cricket fans who were eagerly hoping to witness the fierce rivalry between the two neighboring countries on the cricket field. With the BCCI’s refusal, the prospects of a Pakistan-India bilateral series remain uncertain, leaving fans to wait for a potential change in the future.

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