The best moment in cricket is when two arch-rivals meet on a cricket field. The intensity, excitement, and nervousness are at different levels. But both nations don’t play much cricket with each other. Both teams only play in ICC events, but the fans want more of such matches. And that’s why PCB Chairman Ramiz Raza proposed a four-nation series including India, Australia, Pakistan, and England. And now, Cricket Australia Chief Nick Hockley has also shown some interest in such events, including India and Pakistan.
The CA Chief has opened his views on a tri-series including these three countries. Hockley stated that Cricket Australia is open to hosting both nations in a tri-series, including Australia. He also pointed out that there are a large number of people from India and Pakistan who are leaving Australia, so it will be a great option for them.
Both arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, have not played any bilateral series since 2012. Both teams have only played matches during ICC events. The most recent time they played was in the T20I World Cup in the UAE, when Pakistan registered a historic win over India by 10 wickets.
“It’s a contest that everyone wants” – Nick Hockley
Hockley further added that the tri-series concept is great and a large community of people want to see both teams playing against each other. He concluded, “It’s a contest that everyone wants to see in world cricket. And if we can help support further opportunities, we would love to do that. “
And if that happens, then it will be a great moment for world cricket as everyone wants to see these two teams face each other. However, these teams are set to play their next match in the upcoming T20I World Cup in Australia. The match is scheduled for October 23, at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). So it will be interesting to see how it goes, as India will have their last defeat in mind. The tickets for that match have already been sold, and that means it will be a full house. On the other hand, the MCG is also expecting 50,000+ spectators for that match.
