External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has ruled out the possibility of a bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan, even at a neutral venue. At a meeting of Parliament’s consultative committee on external affairs, Swaraj said high incidents of cross-border violations by Pakistan mean the atmosphere is not “conducive” for cricket diplomacy.
The two countries last played a bilateral series in December 2012 when Pakistan visited India for a limited overs series that included three ODIs and two T20Is.
India have not played Pakistan in a full bilateral series since 2007 when Pakistan visited India to play five ODIs and a one-off Test match.
