It has been quite a while since there has been an India vs. Pakistan bilateral series. The last time the two teams played a bilateral series was in 2012–13. Since then, the arch-rivals have faced each other in only ICC and continental events. This is one match that holds special significance for the fans of both countries. Whenever the Indian cricket team clashes with the Pakistan cricket team, the stadium is fully occupied, and the viewership soars.

However, the political relationship between the two countries has meant that India vs. Pakistan does not look anywhere close to the horizon.

In the middle of this, Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee, gave an interesting statement in a press conference on Wednesday.

"As far as India-Pakistan series are concerned, both the boards are ready to play one another as long as there is government clearance,” Zaka Ashraf was quoted as saying by the official website of the Pakistan Cricket Board. There has been no reaction from the BCCI after this statement.