Summary The decision came as Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Islamabad.
(Web Desk) -The short bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan will be held between December 24 and January 5 as much-anticipated rubber got the green signal from the Indian government, reported NDTV.
The decision came as Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Islamabad to attend Heart of Asia Conference with the message of peace and stronger ties with Pakistan.
The tentative dates discussed for the series is meant for a short series of three ODIs and two Twenty20 matches.
"The series will be played probably in Sri Lanka in such a manner that both the teams leave for their tours to New Zealand and Australia straight from Colombo," stated Indian media.
Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis had also informed the PCB that if the series against Indian goes ahead then he would like to have a week-long camp in Sri Lanka before the matches.
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There was also a possibility that the series could be reduced to two ODIs and two T20 matches since time is running out fast to complete logistical and organizational details by the PCB.
"The PCB also has to contend with the fact that it is rainy season in Colombo in December and they will have to select venues in consultation with the Sri Lanka Cricket carefully so that bad weather does not affect these matches," Indian media stated.
