ICC considers multi-nation cricket tournament featuring India and Pakistan

The International Cricket Council is evaluating a proposal to host a multi-nation cricket tournament involving India and Pakistan at neutral venues. This initiative aims to increase commercial revenue by facilitating matches between the two rivals outside of existing ICC and Asian Cricket Council events. Because bilateral series between the two nations remain politically unfeasible, the ICC is exploring a format that includes other teams to circumvent these diplomatic barriers. Representatives from 12 Full Member nations and eight associate members will gather in Dubai on September 22 and 23 to discuss future scheduling and the structure of international cricket. Potential host sites for such a tournament include the UAE, England, and Australia. The proposal reflects a growing administrative push to capitalize on the high global interest surrounding India-Pakistan fixtures, which are currently restricted to specific tournament environments.

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