Several well-known cricket stadiums in England, including Lord’s, The Oval, and Edgbaston, are eager to host bilateral Test series between arch-rivals Pakistan and India. The representatives from these venues, including Surrey and Warwickshire, expressed their support for hosting the series, reigniting fans’ hopes for a Pakistan-India Test match, not played since 2007/08.
LONDON: The representatives of several well-known cricket stadiums in England including Lord’s, The Oval, and Edgbaston expressed their desire to host bilateral Test series between arch-rivals Pakistan and India, The Telegraph reported.
The representatives from Lord’s and the counties Surrey and Warwickshire told the publisher that they are interested in hosting a Test series between the fierce rivals.
Furthermore, the Chief Executives of both Surrey and Warwickshire Steve Elworthy and Stuart Cain, respectively, offered their support for the plans to host the Pakistan-India Test series at their respective venues.
For the unversed, cricket fans’ quest for a Pakistan-India Test series ignited earlier this week when India’s all-format captain Rohit Sharma, in an interview with the Club Prairie Fire podcast, acknowledged that it would be “awesome” for India to play Tests against Pakistan at a neutral venue.
“It’ll be a good contest, especially if you play overseas conditions,” said Rohit.
“They’re [Pakistan] a good team. They have got a superb bowling lineup… At the end of the day, we want to be in contest and I think it will be a great contest between the two sides.
“We anyway play them in ICC trophies, so it doesn’t really matter. It’s just pure cricket that I’m looking at. I’m not interested in anything else. It’s pure cricket, game between bat and ball. It’ll be a great contest.”
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan and India have not played a Test since 2007/08 and a bilateral series in any format since 2012/13 due to the long-standing political tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
The fierce rivals, however, only came face to face in multi-national events like Asia Cup and ICC World Cups.
The anticipation is building as cricket fans from across the globe eagerly await the upcoming Pakistan-India Test matches set to take place in England. With a rich history of hosting high-stakes cricketing events, England’s iconic stadiums are gearing up to provide the perfect stage for this much-anticipated clash between two formidable teams. The blend of tradition and modernity at these venues promises an unforgettable cricketing experience for players and spectators alike. As the cricketing world turns its attention to England, all eyes will be on the esteemed stadiums that are preparing to welcome the thrilling action of the Pakistan-India Tests.
Source: ARY NEWS
England stadiums, including Lord’s, The Oval, and Edgbaston, are eager to host a bilateral Test series between Pakistan and India. Representatives from these venues expressed their interest in hosting the fierce rivals. Chief Executives of Surrey and Warwickshire offered their support for the plans. This desire for a Pakistan-India Test series was sparked by India’s captain Rohit Sharma’s acknowledgment of the potential for such matches at neutral venues. The last Test between the two teams was in 2007/08, and bilateral series have been on hold due to political tensions. The prospect of this long-awaited contest has generated significant excitement among cricket fans.
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