The confusion over the bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan continues even after the discussions between these two boards on Monday (May 29) in Dubai.

After this unsuccessful outing the two boards, BCCI and PCB, could meet again informally in England in the India-Pakistan clash in Edgbaston during the Champions Trophy.


The said MoU to play six bilateral series from 2015 to 2023 was signed between the two boards in 2014. Although the BCCI indicated this MoU was "just a letter" and not a formal "contract", it has responded to both the times the PCB has invoked dispute resolution.

The next meeting between the two boards could take place in Birmingham, where India play Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. They could also have more interaction during the next round of ICC meetings.

In 2015, the BCCI had offered PCB a series at home, which the PCB declined. India in turn refused to play Pakistan's home series at a neutral venue without specifying any reasons. "We are not asking any permission from the government. We are not playing in UAE. That is certain. There are reasons. But I don't want another debate on that. So I will not tell you the reasons," the then BCCI President, Shashank Manohar told.