Where will Asia Cup 2023 be played?

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Sources have confirmed that the BCCI is keen on sending a team to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023, but the final decision will be taken after the government gives its nod.

Asia Cup 2023 is slated to be hosted by Pakistan and one question on everyone's minds is whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would be sending Team India to participate in the tournament. Now, it has been confirmed that the board is open to sending a team to Pakistan for the continental tournament, but the final decision will be taken after the government gives its nod. The board sent a letter to all state associations ahead of the upcoming Annual General Meeting and it looks like travelling to Pakistan is certainly on the table.

Pakistan are scheduled to host the 50-over Asia Cup in 2023 and after that, the World Cup will be taking place in India.

The BCCI will be holding its Annual General Meeting on October 18 as well.

India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral cricket series since 2012-13 when Pakistan had toured India for three T20Is and as many ODIs.

Since then, both teams have not played in bilateral series, and the teams have just met in world events or Asia Cup.

India had last toured Pakistan in 2005-06 under the leadership of Rahul Dravid. On that tour, the teams played three Tests and five ODIs.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci...ources-3431038

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

This is a big news for Indo Pak cricket lovers. Would love to see a complete series between India and Pakistan.

[ChTab]

This could be massive really hope this happens

[YousafTheBeast]

Imagine the reception Kohli gets in Gaddafi Stadium….

[Energy]

The love and welcome Indian team will get in Pakistan will make them want to visit again.

[SM1989]

Should ensure to book India’s matches in UAE along with the final as a back up option. Rest of the Asia Cup can take place in Pakistan.

[pakfan54588]

This is just false hope it will be held in uae or hosted by sl or bd

[pakfan54588]

I think it will be 50 over format ?

[Ab Fan]

Happy to read the title of the thread

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Of course they are. A different regime is in power in Pakistan.

[ex-q-zit]

The love and welcome Indian team will get in Pakistan will make them want to visit again.

They will have have to any way as Champions Trophy 2024 will be held in Pakistan.

[ex-q-zit]

Pakistan is buying mosquito nets from India. When both countries can trade with each other it makes no sense in not playing cricket. Its not like all issues have been resolved since cricketing ties were stalled. Its still the same.

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Let's build stadium on an unoccupied space between borders this is only way we can play bilateral series otherwise won't happening soon

[Rajdeep]

Hope not. With general elections in 2024, any such move will be suicidal for BJP govt. I am sure Asia Cup 2023 will also be played in Dubai.

[WengerOut]

Surprising considering General Elections coming up in 2024

[sweep_shot]

Let's build stadium on an unoccupied space between borders this is only way we can play bilateral series otherwise won't happening soon

They can play in Malaysia or Singapore maybe. I remember there used to be cricket series in those places.

[sweep_shot]

Sources have confirmed that the BCCI is keen on sending a team to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023, but the final decision will be taken after the government gives its nod.

Asia Cup 2023 is slated to be hosted by Pakistan and one question on everyone's minds is whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would be sending Team India to participate in the tournament. Now, it has been confirmed that the board is open to sending a team to Pakistan for the continental tournament, but the final decision will be taken after the government gives its nod. The board sent a letter to all state associations ahead of the upcoming Annual General Meeting and it looks like travelling to Pakistan is certainly on the table.

Pakistan are scheduled to host the 50-over Asia Cup in 2023 and after that, the World Cup will be taking place in India.

The BCCI will be holding its Annual General Meeting on October 18 as well.

India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral cricket series since 2012-13 when Pakistan had toured India for three T20Is and as many ODIs.

Since then, both teams have not played in bilateral series, and the teams have just met in world events or Asia Cup.

India had last toured Pakistan in 2005-06 under the leadership of Rahul Dravid. On that tour, the teams played three Tests and five ODIs.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci...ources-3431038

Very good news.

Cricket should be free from politics.

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Hope not. With general elections in 2024, any such move will be suicidal for BJP govt. I am sure Asia Cup 2023 will also be played in Dubai.

How will it be suicidal for BJP? Or are you trying to say BJP depends on such things to win the confidence of voters because they don't have anything else left to show. If that's the case then I competely agree with you.

[Rajdeep]

How will it be suicidal for BJP? Or are you trying to say BJP depends on such things to win the confidence of voters because they don't have anything else left to show. If that's the case then I competely agree with you.

People of India (majority of them) want no relation with Pakistan. If BCCI sends its cricket team there just few months before election, people would not vote for BJP and would look for alternative. There was a huge backlash Manmohan Singh govt faced after Aane Do series in 2012. I am sure current govt wont repeat such mistakes.

I think BCCI is worried that if they don't send the team, PCB can also refuse to come to India for World cup next year. That is why they are acting bit soft but when time comes, I am sure Asia cup will be moved to UAE.

One thing for sure, Indian team ain't touring Pakistan, there are no two ways about it. Rest of the logistics has to be sorted out amicably.

[Amjid Javed]

No chance of this happening.

[DeadlyVenom]

BCCI is always 'open' to touring and playing. They have to say it.

Then when it's crunch time the Indian govt will pull the plug.

BCCI say they have to listen to GOI.

Rinse and repeat.

This time the stakes are higher because a series with Pakistan is allegedly enough to swing the Indian election

[cricketjoshila]

This is going to be tricky.

[cricketjoshila]

Very good news.

Cricket should be free from politics.

Why? If other sports are not free from politics, why only cricket?

[sweep_shot]

Why? If other sports are not free from politics, why only cricket?

Do you want politics in cricket?

[RedwoodOriginal]

Didn't Ganguly just get sacked because he refused to join the BJP? Can't imagine India touring Pakistan with such a hardline right-wing party in power that wins elections by demonizing Pakistan.

[Bilal7]

If they don't tour for the Asia Cup, Pakistan shouldn't go to India for the World Cup citing the same reasons and hold a domestic limited overs tournament.

They should also lodge official complaints to the ICC and try to get other boards on their side. It's one thing to refuse a bilateral series but another to refuse to participate in a tournament.

Additionally, some action along the LOC a week or two before the tournament starts and amassing of Pak troops at the border is enough to make some of the other teams nervous.

You want to get political? Let's political then.

[Bilal7]

The English team apparently has issues with Qatar and has been taking the moral high ground despite Qatar being a paradise compared to India but maybe British Pakistanis should remind the British government about what India has been up to in recent times.

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

People of India (majority of them) want no relation with Pakistan. If BCCI sends its cricket team there just few months before election, people would not vote for BJP and would look for alternative. There was a huge backlash Manmohan Singh govt faced after Aane Do series in 2012. I am sure current govt wont repeat such mistakes.

I think BCCI is worried that if they don't send the team, PCB can also refuse to come to India for World cup next year. That is why they are acting bit soft but when time comes, I am sure Asia cup will be moved to UAE.

One thing for sure, Indian team ain't touring Pakistan, there are no two ways about it. Rest of the logistics has to be sorted out amicably.

The kind of response India vs Pakistan match gets in India shows that you are surely making this up. I don't expect an outsider to know these things anyway.

[Bilal7]

The kind of response India vs Pakistan match gets in India shows that you are surely making this up. I don't expect an outsider to know these things anyway.

The India vs Pakistan match is the most-viewed match in each world cup, surpassing even the final, IIRC. If Pakistan pulls out of the World Cup, it would be disaster for the BCCI.

Other boards will also take notice.

[MenInG]

This is going to be tricky.

Up to India Gov. They say India goes there, they will.

Only issue is how BCCI will front it - as in procedurally etc

[Rajdeep]

The India vs Pakistan match is the most-viewed match in each world cup, surpassing even the final, IIRC. If Pakistan pulls out of the World Cup, it would be disaster for the BCCI.

Other boards will also take notice.

Pakistani players pulled out of IPL in 2009 and PCB had same line of thinking as yours that it will be disaster for BCCI. But 14 years on the league is still there and only growing bigger.

So Pakistan pulling out of world cup, though will be dissapointing, but would definitely not be disaster as make it out to be.

[Kriketer]

Doesn't matter, if they don't want to tour then tournament should go ahead in Pakistan. Both Asia Cup and Champions Trophy must be held in Pakistan.

And I hope Pakistan won't tour India for world cup, too many fanatics there since BJP came to power so security and safety issues will be real for Pakistani team. There are way too many world cups and tournaments happening now a days so missing one won't be much of a concern.

[Colorblind Genius]

..... BCCI is keen on sending a team to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023, but the final decision will be taken after the government gives its nod.

same old harp that they have been playing for the last few decades.

We all know how it ends.

And before we reach to that end, I think Pakistani news papers should also print a speculative news that "Indian team poses a security threat and visa may not be issued, hence Indian team is slated out of next Asia cup by Pakistan.

[cricketjoshila]

Didn't Ganguly just get sacked because he refused to join the BJP? Can't imagine India touring Pakistan with such a hardline right-wing party in power that wins elections by demonizing Pakistan.

Lol. Thats what TMC will like bengalis to believe.

Indian elections are won on a number of issues. A hard stance on pakistan is only one of them.

No one needs to demonize pakistan in India. Pakistan's support to the likes of Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and to the terrorist secessionist movement in Kashmir is enough to create an image among Indians.

[cricketjoshila]

Up to India Gov. They say India goes there, they will.

Only issue is how BCCI will front it - as in procedurally etc

If Modi government says yes, opposition will go after them. If they say no, that will be against their principles of not jeopardizing multilateral tournaments.

[cricketjoshila]

The India vs Pakistan match is the most-viewed match in each world cup, surpassing even the final, IIRC. If Pakistan pulls out of the World Cup, it would be disaster for the BCCI.

Other boards will also take notice.

India Pakistan are the two most populous cricketing countries. So ofcourse there is viewership. Plus they meet very rarely these days so there is that rarity factor.

If pakistan pulls out, pakistan will lose millions from its share of ICC revenue. Can PCB take that hit?

The world cup will be played in India in 2023, pakistan is welcome to play, if they don't, its their loss.

[cricketjoshila]

same old harp that they have been playing for the last few decades.

We all know how it ends.

And before we reach to that end, I think Pakistani news papers should also print a speculative news that "Indian team poses a security threat and visa may not be issued, hence Indian team is slated out of next Asia cup by Pakistan.

Pakistan cannot slate anyone out of the Asia cup. ACC runs the Asia cup not PCB.

[cricketjoshila]

If they don't tour for the Asia Cup, Pakistan shouldn't go to India for the World Cup citing the same reasons and hold a domestic limited overs tournament.

They should also lodge official complaints to the ICC and try to get other boards on their side. It's one thing to refuse a bilateral series but another to refuse to participate in a tournament.

Additionally, some action along the LOC a week or two before the tournament starts and amassing of Pak troops at the border is enough to make some of the other teams nervous.

You want to get political? Let's political then.

The world cup will still be played in India, whether pakistan pulls out or not.

Other boards? Okay. Go ahead.

Action on LoC? As if it will go unretaliated.

Amassing of troops? You have any idea how much troop mobilization costs? For a country perilously short of forex, thats a suicidal thing to do, to stop a cricket match.

[alone1213]

Who the heck cares if India tour or not.
Asia Cup should be and must held in Pakistan.

If India wants to come or not. It doesn't matter.
Couldn't care less about India..

[Adnan_Ilyas]

I think it will be 50 over format ?

Yes it will be as the World Cup is next year

[Colorblind Genius]

Pakistan cannot slate anyone out of the Asia cup. ACC runs the Asia cup not PCB.

Yes, Pakistan can.
It should simply not issue the visa. ACC can then do whatever it wants.

And I think this is exactly how it should be done.
Deny their visas. We don't want them.

[cricketjoshila]

Yes, Pakistan can.
It should simply not issue the visa. ACC can then do whatever it wants.

And I think this is exactly how it should be done.
Deny their visas. We don't want them.

If India applies for Visa. That is

Let's assume, Indian players applied for the visa. Pakistan refuses it.

ACC will simply move the Asia cup out of pakistan. Bcci will force the ICC to do the same with the CT 2025.

Without India, there is no money in the ICC tournaments.

[Colorblind Genius]

If India applies for Visa. That is

Let's assume, Indian players applied for the visa. Pakistan refuses it.

ACC will simply move the Asia cup out of pakistan. Bcci will force the ICC to do the same with the CT 2025.

Without India, there is no money in the ICC tournaments.

Yes, that's fine.
India can keep it's money.
We have managed to produce a great bowling unit without that "money", and we will continue to work on quality.

And if Indians don't apply for visa, then that's even better. We will save on the ink money that will wasted to mark a big fat DENY stamp on the Indian passports.

[cricketjoshila]

Yes, that's fine.
India can keep it's money.
We have managed to produce a great bowling unit without that "money", and we will continue to work on quality.

And if Indians don't apply for visa, then that's even better. We will save on the ink money that will wasted to mark a big fat DENY stamp on the Indian passports.

As per PCB chairman, PCB still functions on Indian money, that comes via ICC. By not participating in ICC events PCB will lose even that.

Quality? Where will you show that quality if you won't play Asia cups or ICC events?

[Colorblind Genius]

As per PCB chairman, PCB still functions on Indian money, that comes via ICC. By not participating in ICC events PCB will lose even that.

yep that's fun part. It hurts you guys a lot and the typical banniya mentality must go through an excruciating amount of continuous misery by seeing so much money going out to ICC. But then again, that's what you have signed up for. So good for you.
For us. it's free money coming from ICC - who gives a flying flock, how ICC is getting it?

Quality? Where will you show that quality if you won't play Asia cups or ICC events?

Too many places. There is a lot of cricket going on for Pakistan outside the Asia cup. And we are happy with it.

But yep, keep sending those fat checks to ICC. You have signed up the obligation so don't disrespect your honor (if you have any left).

[Colorblind Genius]

ICC events?

ICC events? LOLLLL
India cannot stop Pakistan from playing in ICC events.

If India could, it would've stopped Pakistan from playing ICC events by now. They have tried with whatever little energy left in their rear end for the last few decades but they couldn't do anything about it.

And such a sheer display of hypocrisy when India actually plays Pakistan in the ICC events. Why? What happens to all that chest thumping nationalism, Hamary Jawaan, Pak army, Mumbai attacks, Pulwama attack and Kashmir, border tension and whatnot? All that drama and the lives of your dead soldiers are only worth those two points that you want to get by playing against Pakistan? That's it? 2 points?

[Bilal7]

The world cup will still be played in India, whether pakistan pulls out or not.

Other boards? Okay. Go ahead.

Action on LoC? As if it will go unretaliated.

Amassing of troops? You have any idea how much troop mobilization costs? For a country perilously short of forex, thats a suicidal thing to do, to stop a cricket match.

And the Asia Cup will be played in Pakistan, regardless of India's decision. India's decision however, will inform what Pakistan does later that year. I don't think India has the balls to not tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup knowing the massive revenue hit they will get with Pakistan pulling out and causing a scene a few weeks later.

Yes, the whole world saw what happened the last time the Pak forces got into a serious confrontation with you Indians. Chai, trees and lots of tears.

It doesn't take much to fool India these days. Reports of troop mobilization on the border, instigating the Sikh freedom fighters to start their protests at the capital again, Indian Muslims renewing their own protests and the Kashmiri brothers won't let go of this opportunity either.

You know this is all a reality just as much as I do. Stop the false bravado, it's not fooling anyone.

So yes, I think India will play the Asia Cup in Pakistan to prevent the shitshow that will be the world cup, if they don't.

[Kriketer]

If India applies for Visa. That is

Let's assume, Indian players applied for the visa. Pakistan refuses it.

ACC will simply move the Asia cup out of pakistan. Bcci will force the ICC to do the same with the CT 2025.

Without India, there is no money in the ICC tournaments.

India can keep the money where the sun doesn't shine. All that money and yet can't find a single proper fast bowler since 47, neither a side who can consistently dominate. Other teams have started touring us and we are completely fine with that

India doesn't have to visit Pakistan for Asia Cup and CT, we don't want them anyways as it will be a huge security hassle and their terrorism in IOK and in Pakistan also needs to end before cricket relationship go any further. Neither Pakistan has to visit India for World Cup or any cup, I am personally happy for Pakistan to miss the World Cup. That money can easily be generated from another series.

PSL is awesome, foreign teams are touring, our fast bowling is thrivng, our batsmen are topping the batting charts.... Cricket is all good in Pakistan so we are fine I think.

[Bilal7]

India Pakistan are the two most populous cricketing countries. So ofcourse there is viewership. Plus they meet very rarely these days so there is that rarity factor.

If pakistan pulls out, pakistan will lose millions from its share of ICC revenue. Can PCB take that hit?

The world cup will be played in India in 2023, pakistan is welcome to play, if they don't, its their loss.

The PCB will still get a share of the revenue and it is the host country that stands to gain the most from a home world cup. The PCB can take the hit given they have been operating without home revenue for over a decade. Can the BCCI afford to lose all that revenue? No, I don't think they care about dead Indian soldiers as much as they care about money.

Pakistan will play the World cup as long as India plays the Asia cup.

[Zerotohero]

Doesn't matter. Content just for consumption of the some Indian Pakistanis or those who live in India and support a rival country.Modi at helm no way and come 2024 Modi all the way

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Doesn't matter. Content just for consumption of the some Indian Pakistanis or those who live in India and support a rival country.Modi at helm no way and come 2024 Modi all the way

I hope it happens so that I can see fake cricket fans like you crying in the corner. No real cricket fan will say no to Indo Pak cricket. It is the greatest rivalry in cricket. May be you are afraid of losing to Pakistan? But that is the beauty of this game. Some of you fans have become really soft and don't like to feel the pressure of Indo Pak cricket so chickening out is the best route for you guys.

[MenInG]

Stick to cricket on this thread.

[Bilal7]

I hope it happens so that I can see fake cricket fans like you crying in the corner. No real cricket fan will say no to Indo Pak cricket. It is the greatest rivalry in cricket. May be you are afraid of losing to Pakistan? But that is the beauty of this game. Some of you fans have become really soft and don't like to feel the pressure of Indo Pak cricket so chickening out is the best route for you guys.

This goes for some of our jokers as well. Pakistan vs India is the pinnacle of cricket and any cricket fan would want more of that, not less.

If you want war and politics, do something at the geo-political level other than come over for a cup of chai every now and then and kill some trees.

[cricketjoshila]

And the Asia Cup will be played in Pakistan, regardless of India's decision. India's decision however, will inform what Pakistan does later that year. I don't think India has the balls to not tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup knowing the massive revenue hit they will get with Pakistan pulling out and causing a scene a few weeks later.

Yes, the whole world saw what happened the last time the Pak forces got into a serious confrontation with you Indians. Chai, trees and lots of tears.

It doesn't take much to fool India these days. Reports of troop mobilization on the border, instigating the Sikh freedom fighters to start their protests at the capital again, Indian Muslims renewing their own protests and the Kashmiri brothers won't let go of this opportunity either.

You know this is all a reality just as much as I do. Stop the false bravado, it's not fooling anyone.

So yes, I think India will play the Asia Cup in Pakistan to prevent the shitshow that will be the world cup, if they don't.

Revenue hit?

As per most 70 to 80 per cent of ICC revenues come from India. Lol. Pakistan is not a big revenue generator for the ICC. OTOH, if pakistan pulls out of the ICC WC, they will lose a part of their share of the ICC revenues and as per Rameez Raja, 70 per cent of PCB revenues are from the ICC.

Yes we saw how India violated pakistani airspace twice, bombing pakistani territory and our guy walked back home in 72 hrs.

You have a very vivid imagination. Khalistan has more supporters in Brampton than in Punjab. And terrorists in kashmir have never received support from the rest of the Indian muslims and most Indian muslims have never supported pakistan.

India will tour of govt permits and pakistan doesn't scare the Indian government.

[cricketjoshila]

The PCB will still get a share of the revenue and it is the host country that stands to gain the most from a home world cup. The PCB can take the hit given they have been operating without home revenue for over a decade. Can the BCCI afford to lose all that revenue? No, I don't think they care about dead Indian soldiers as much as they care about money.

Pakistan will play the World cup as long as India plays the Asia cup.

PCB will not get the full share that they are entitled to, if they skip a ICC tournament. That's what the MPA says.

Bcci makes billions of dollars without any ICC revenue. IPL alone brings in excess of a billion usd a year.

Its PCB which is dependent on ICC for 70 per cent of its revenue.

Whether pakistan plays or doesn't play the WC, it will have no effect on India playing the Asia cup.

[Rana]

Most welcome

[Nasty Naz]

It seems pretty unlikely the government will provide approval for this but who knows.

If it does happen, it pretty much guarantees of Championship Trophy actually happening in Pakistan as well.

[cricketjoshila]

India can keep the money where the sun doesn't shine. All that money and yet can't find a single proper fast bowler since 47, neither a side who can consistently dominate. Other teams have started touring us and we are completely fine with that

India doesn't have to visit Pakistan for Asia Cup and CT, we don't want them anyways as it will be a huge security hassle and their terrorism in IOK and in Pakistan also needs to end before cricket relationship go any further. Neither Pakistan has to visit India for World Cup or any cup, I am personally happy for Pakistan to miss the World Cup. That money can easily be generated from another series.

PSL is awesome, foreign teams are touring, our fast bowling is thrivng, our batsmen are topping the batting charts.... Cricket is all good in Pakistan so we are fine I think.

India still has more ICC trophies than pakistan and more test wins in Australia SA, while your phaast bowlers haven't even drawn a test in Australia since 1995. You can keep those phaast bowlers.

You wanting or not wanting doesn't matter. ICC and ACC tournaments depend heavily on India to generate money. Without India there is no money. And that money isn't for pakistan that they can refuse. That money is divided amongst all the teams.

PCB depends on ICC for 70 per cent of its revenue. And here you claim that you can make that up with one series.

[ChTab]

Who the heck cares if India tour or not.
Asia Cup should be and must held in Pakistan.

If India wants to come or not. It doesn't matter.
Couldn't care less about India..

Broadcasters care about India. Asia Cup without India is a nothing tournament. PCB definitely want India to come to Pakistan for Asia Cup but if India can't because of approval from govt then it will be shifted to UAE and rightly so.

[ChTab]

I hope it happens so that I can see fake cricket fans like you crying in the corner. No real cricket fan will say no to Indo Pak cricket. It is the greatest rivalry in cricket. May be you are afraid of losing to Pakistan? But that is the beauty of this game. Some of you fans have become really soft and don't like to feel the pressure of Indo Pak cricket so chickening out is the best route for you guys.

I hope it happens, it will also pave the way for CT happening in Pakistan in 2025 & maybe maybe a test tour as well.

[Saj]

As soon as the word Government is mentioned that dramatically reduces the chances of this happening.

Hope it goes ahead, but realistically don't see it taking place.

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

India still has more ICC trophies than pakistan and more test wins in Australia SA, while your phaast bowlers haven't even drawn a test in Australia since 1995. You can keep those phaast bowlers.

You wanting or not wanting doesn't matter. ICC and ACC tournaments depend heavily on India to generate money. Without India there is no money. And that money isn't for pakistan that they can refuse. That money is divided amongst all the teams.

PCB depends on ICC for 70 per cent of its revenue. And here you claim that you can make that up with one series.

This post is a perfect example of why I and other real cricket fans want an India vs Pakistan series. Enough of this we beat Aus, you beat NZ trash talk. It is about time we talk about our head-to-head record against each other.

[Minnowbasher]

BCCI has never really had a problem with PCB. It's the Indian government that won't allow their players to travel.
Case closed - good luck getting India to tour Pakistan in the next 1000 years

[KingKhanWC]

As soon as the word Government is mentioned that dramatically reduces the chances of this happening.

Hope it goes ahead, but realistically don't see it taking place.

BCCI have been recycling this for the last 15 years.

If Imran Khan is Prime Minister again, Indians will not come and Pakistan will prob not travel to the World Cup, making it a meaningless tournament.

All tournaments should be held outside of Pak and Ind until both agree to play each other & India agrees not to use politics in sport esp as it has not worked out for them.

[Front Foot Pull]

This is not news. The ball was always/will always be in the govt's court.

[gazza619]

Modi is not stupid to upset his vote bank

[rhony]

Amit Shah runs BCCI. He also runs Kashmir. He's cooking up some thing here. He's wily, cunning and a master mind. There is some meaning behind this. When Modi made a surprise visit to Pakistan it was received positively in both countries. So don't write it off yet. Shah knows what he's doing. He always does.

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Of course they are. A different regime is in power in Pakistan.

The new regime will also be told to get lost when push comes to shove. The BJP will only accept a subservient Pakistan, as they accepted Bangladesh. They won't play Pakistan if there is any chance of India being humiliated like they were in the Imran Khan era.

[JaDed]

Modi is not stupid to upset his vote bank

Lol Modi/Shah decide what their bhakts think, if tomorrow they talk about Aman ki Asha, his bhakts would talk the same.

Current BJP is a master in creating a narrative.

[Cpt. Rishwat]

It would also make sense to read some posts of passionate proponents of the BJP govt who post on this site. Do their words inspire confidence of a bilateral series?

[rhony]

Lol Modi/Shah decide what their bhakts think, if tomorrow they talk about Aman ki Asha, his bhakts would talk the same.

Current BJP is a master in creating a narrative.

Precisely. If Aus, Eng visit Pak it's the success of PCB. However, it will be spun in a way that an Indian visit is due to India's magnanimity. A narrative will be built that it is important to be friendly with the neighbors if one wants to be a world power. There will be discussions about border states taking advantage of trade deals. There's just way too much scope to spin this in a positive way

[Nikhil_cric]

If IK is in power, I dont see this happening. No matter who is in power in India - BJP or Congress.

[Ozeirk]

Precisely. If Aus, Eng visit Pak it's the success of PCB. However, it will be spun in a way that an Indian visit is due to India's magnanimity. A narrative will be built that it is important to be friendly with the neighbors if one wants to be a world power. There will be discussions about border states taking advantage of trade deals. There's just way too much scope to spin this in a positive way

On what basis have BCCI said they are open to visiting when it's always been the Indian government that has decided against it. Do we have any confirmation from their government?

[rhony]

On what basis have BCCI said they are open to visiting when it's always been the Indian government that has decided against it. Do we have any confirmation from their government?

Currently, the guy that's running the BCCI is the same guy that is part of the govt that gives the permission to play. It wasn't the case before. We will know the back story soon enough. It could be just a smoke screen to gauge the reaction or some real intention as a concession for something big. Have to wait and watch.

[cricketjoshila]

The new regime will also be told to get lost when push comes to shove. The BJP will only accept a subservient Pakistan, as they accepted Bangladesh. They won't play Pakistan if there is any chance of India being humiliated like they were in the Imran Khan era.

Imran Khan was reduced to ranting on twitter about India as hardly any leader took him seriously.

His own party didn't take him seriously and ditched him.

Only in the minds of a few pakistanis can Imran humiliate India. Thing is, he was inconsequential.

[cricketjoshila]

Lol Modi/Shah decide what their bhakts think, if tomorrow they talk about Aman ki Asha, his bhakts would talk the same.

Current BJP is a master in creating a narrative.

Modi/Shah will be taken to cleaners if they soften their stance on pakistan. Its been one of the cornerstones of their foreign policy. They have shut the door firmly on pakistan and have been taunting the opposition that, they were wrong to engage with Pakistan. That India loses nothing by not engaging with Pakistan.

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Bhakts are puppets. Moodi doesn’t even care about them. They are like puppies come under the wheel. If anything bad happens, he will just say he was just the back seat occupant.

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Lol he went to Pakistan to hold hands with Sharif. Bhakts were literally praising him.

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Modi/Shah will be taken to cleaners if they soften their stance on pakistan. Its been one of the cornerstones of their foreign policy. They have shut the door firmly on pakistan and have been taunting the opposition that, they were wrong to engage with Pakistan. That India loses nothing by not engaging with Pakistan.

Forget about taking Modi/Shah to cleaners there wasn't even a nationwide protest against Modi for visiting Pakistan that too without any invitation.

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India still has more ICC trophies than pakistan and more test wins in Australia SA, while your phaast bowlers haven't even drawn a test in Australia since 1995. You can keep those phaast bowlers.

You wanting or not wanting doesn't matter. ICC and ACC tournaments depend heavily on India to generate money. Without India there is no money. And that money isn't for pakistan that they can refuse. That money is divided amongst all the teams.

PCB depends on ICC for 70 per cent of its revenue. And here you claim that you can make that up with one series.

So you don't want to play in Pakistan and want tournaments to be moved to places per your likings, but Pakistan can't demand the same when it comes to India? What hypocrites. Now go gaga over how bcci got the money (not a surprise for a 1.5 billion of the world population cramped in one country). You solely make money because of "other countries" or else your trundlers wouldn't get much attention in your domestic tournaments.

Other teams are touring so don't think it will fly by this time. All your drama of 'jawaan ka khuun' and 'Pakistan dushman' nationalism of India goes out of the window when you play odd games against Pakistan. MCG will be filled with such passionate Indians who ll be weeping while national anthem is getting played at a large stadium but this drama and fake emotions sway like a burger patty on a pan from series to games. Got guts then demand your team to stop playing Pakistan everywhere. Is this the cheap worth of your jawaans blood at the border that you give in for mere little random cricket games against Pakistan?