India will not tour Pakistan, Pakistan will also not come to India, know the full news

In a significant development, it has been confirmed that India will not tour Pakistan, and Pakistan will not tour India for any cricket tournaments till 2027. This decision affects bilateral series and major international tournaments including Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and International Cricket Council (ICC) events. A formal announcement about this decision is expected to be made on December 7 along with details about the Champions Trophy after the ICC board meeting is adjourned.

Reasons behind the decision

The ongoing political and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have greatly affected their cricketing relationship in the last few years. While the two countries have faced off in ICC and ACC events, they have not participated in a bilateral series since 2012-2013. This latest announcement ensures that there will be no change in this pattern at least till 2027. The decision is in line with the current media rights cycle, which will continue for the next few years, making it unlikely that either country will tour the other for cricket events.

What it means for India-Pakistan cricket

The lack of bilateral tours and participation in tournaments organised by each other highlights the ongoing challenges in India-Pakistan relations. Although the two teams continue to play against each other in global competitions, the absence of direct tours is a blow to cricket fans who want to see these two teams compete on home soil. The situation is unlikely to change before 2027, leaving many wondering when the next India-Pakistan bilateral series could take place.

Impact on upcoming cricket tournaments

India is set to host several major cricket tournaments in the next few years, including the 2026 Women’s World Cup, the Asia Cup in 2024 and the 2026 T20 World Cup, which it will co-host with Sri Lanka. Despite these high-profile events, Pakistan will not participate in matches held in India. For example, Pakistan will not play in India during the Women’s World Cup or the 2024 Asia Cup. This decision will affect the schedule and conduct of matches, as both countries are major cricketing powers, and their rivalry adds a lot of excitement to the tournaments.