BCCI seeks approval from Home Ministry before playing Pakistan in Dubai

INDIA WILL PLAY Pakistan in Dubai later this year if the government gives a go ahead to the BCCI. 

It is learnt that the Indian cricket board has written to the Home Ministry, seeking permission to play Pakistan in order to complete their obligations under the Future Tours & Programme (FTP) agreement which was inked in 2014.

It is understood that the Shashank Manohar led BCCI had wanted to host Pakistan for a short series in 2016, however, did not get clearance from the government owing to the rising tension between the two neighbouring countries. As reported by IndianExpress, Indian team is willing to play to series in Dubai, which is the home venue of the Pakistan team.

Sources have reported that the BCCI is looking at September or November window to play their arch-rivals. Speaking about the BCCI’s plans, a top official revealed, 

“Permission has been sought from Home Ministry, we don’t know what is the government stand. Last time, tension between the two countries was at its peak. Also, there is the FTP agreement that needs to be fulfilled and that’s why the board is willing to travel to Dubai to play a series against Pakistan. Unless the government gives its nod, the BCCI cannot do anything.”

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