The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly planning to host Check matches between Pakistan and India on impartial floor in England.
It has been 15 years because the two international locations final performed a Check match towards one another, and 10 since they final performed a white-ball sequence.
The arch-rivals have solely met in Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments.
Work in progress
In keeping with a report within the British information portal, The Guardian, the negotiations are described as a “work in progress” however the ECB board member Martin Darlow has made it clear to each the Pakistan Cricket Board and the BCCI that England are eager to host the matches if the chance arises.
There’s a risk that it might occur anyway if the 2 groups attain the World Check Championship last in 2023, which can be performed on the Oval. However that’s unlikely since India are fourth within the standings, and Pakistan fifth.
Enhance to Check cricket
There may be additionally the 2025 WTC last at Lord’s. However the concept has additionally been mentioned of arranging a one-off Check between the edges at Edgbaston, and, past that, even a three-Check sequence. The ECB’s supply is motivated by the assumption it is necessary for the recognition of Check cricket world wide to get the 2 groups taking part in one another once more.
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