India vs Pakistan: Indian captain Rohit Sharma believes having a regular "IND vs PAK test series" would be a fantastic thing for test cricket. Rohit's views on holding a test series between India and Pakistan came in the recent podcast named "Club Prairie Fire."



As things stand currently, India and Pakistan just take on each other in major ICC tournaments. The two have not been against each other in the bilateral setups since more than a decade ago. The last time India and Pakistan crossed swords (ODIs) was way back in 2012-13 when Pakistan led by Misbah ul Haq toured India.



However, cricket is not restricted between the two teams as they routinely face each other in the ICC tournaments. The most recent (India vs Pakistan) one being in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in India. India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium.



Rohit Sharma, during the podcast, which is co-hosted by Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan, said Pakistan are a quality side and it would be fantastic to play them.



"I totally believe that! They [Pakistan] are a good team," said Rohit Sharma as Michael Vaughan enquired, ?Don?t you think India playing Pakistan regularly will be fantastic for Test cricket??



?They have got a superb bowling line-up. I think it would be a good contest [India vs Pakistan], especially if you play in overseas conditions. That would be awesome," the Indian captain added.



?Last test match played between India and Pakistan was way back I think in 2006 or 2008 (2007), where Wasim Jaffar got a double hundred in?Kolkata,? he added.



When Pakistan last toured India for a <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/pakistan-tour-of-india-2007-08-297427">test series</a> in 2007, they got a beating by a scoreline of 1-0 in a three-match series at the hands of Anil Kumble-led Indian lineup.



When enquired whether he would like to see India having a regular test series with Pakistan, Rohit Sharma replied, "Yeah, I would love to."



Interestingly, Rohit Sharma is the first prominent cricketer who has openly admitted to having bilateral engagements. The others have dodged the question terming it a decision of the government.



"At the end of the day, we want to be in a 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, the game between bat and ball. It'll be a great contest."



Meanwhile, Team India is set to play against Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 as well. The two sides will lock horns on June 9 in New York, which will be the 19th fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and the USA.



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IND vs PAK: Indian captain Rohit Sharma's remarks on regular India vs Pakistan bilateral test series has caught everyone's eye and the idea is, now, being discussed comprehensively. In a recent development, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, Moshin Naqvi, expressed his willingness for the IND vs PAK Test series, however, on the condition that Team India visit Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.



Naqvi, who has recently been appointed as the chairman of the PCB, addressing the media in Lahore said that the PCB is looking out for options to play against India, however, only if Team India agrees to come to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, which as of now, seems to be a distant dream.



Notably, the BCCI has already conveyed its stance on the Champions Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan. BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, has often iterated that India's participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 is only possible if the tournament is either held in a neutral venue or co-hosted by some other country.



However, the PCB is pushing hard to bring India on the same page and convince them to visit Pakistan for the upcoming ICC event.



"Look, if any options in this regard [IND vs PAK Test series] come we will consider it, but our target right now is to host the Champions Trophy and first let India come for the tournament," Naqvi said during a function in Lahore.



"Right now till the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_ICC_Champions_Trophy">Champions Trophy 2025</a>, there is no slot available as our team has a packed itinerary. Once they [India] come here first then we can look at any proposal whenever it comes before us," he further added.



While PCB looks enthusiastic to host India for the upcoming ICC tournament, which is slated to be held on their soil, India's stance has remained firm and unwavering. 



"Every member can raise concerns for discussion at Board meetings and then it would go to a vote. But if the government (of a member nation) expressly say that they can't play there, ICC would need to look for an alternative," a veteran administrator said.



Talking about Rohit Sharma's remarks on the IND vs PAK test series, the Indian skipper conceded that Pakistan are a quality side and it would be fun to play against them.



"They're a good team. They have got a superb bowling line-up. So it'll be a good contest especially if you play overseas conditions. That'll be awesome."



India last played Pakistan in a test series in 2007, when the green shirts visited India for a three-game series. Pakistan got a beating by a scoreline of 1-0 by the then-Anil Kumble-led India outfit.



Team India and Pakistan have ceased to cross swords since 2012-13 in bilateral engagements, owing to Pakistan's engagement in promoting cross-border terrorism. The two sides only play each other in the major ICC events. 



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