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\nIn a significant development for cricket fans in the subcontinent, Cricket Australia\u2019s Chief Executive Nick Hockley has expressed a strong desire to facilitate a high-profile tri-series involving India and Pakistan.
\nThis move comes amidst growing excitement for the long-awaited clash between these traditional rivals, which has always been a major attraction in the cricketing world.
\nDuring an online press conference, Hockley highlighted the immense enthusiasm that surrounds India-Pakistan encounters.
\n\u201cPakistan and India are traditional rival teams; there is a lot of excitement for their matches,\u201d the CEO remarked.
\nHe further elaborated that Cricket Australia is keen to support and assist in organising both bilateral and tri-series with these nations.
\n\u201cWe are ready to support both teams for a bilateral and a tri-series,\u201d Hockley added, emphasising the Australian cricket governing body\u2019s readiness to facilitate these high-stakes matches.
\n\u201cWe would be happy to play a role in the revival of Pakistan-India bilateral series,\u201d said Hockley, reflecting Cricket Australia\u2019s eagerness to bring these two cricketing giants together on the same pitch.
\nHowever, he also mentioned that any such plans would require coordination between the respective cricket boards and governments of both India and Pakistan.
\n\u201cThe two boards need to decide first, and we will assist in hosting,\u201d he said, adding that formal discussions have yet to take place due to the busy schedules of the cricket boards involved.
\n\u2018We absolutely want to see cricket grow\u2019
\nConsidering Afghanistan\u2019s remarkable win against Australia, Hockley congratulated the Afghan team for their exceptional performance.
\nHe acknowledged the challenges the Afghan cricketers faced, particularly in the context of human rights issues affecting women\u2019s cricket in the country.
\nHockley also expressed hope for future progress that would allow for the resumption of bilateral cricket between two countries.
\nDespite current restrictions, Cricket Australia maintains close communication with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and remains committed to supporting the growth of the sport in Afghanistan.
\nWhile addressing questions regarding the support for Afghan women\u2019\u2019 cricket, he noted that several Afghan women cricketers residing in Australia are actively engaged in local cricket clubs, accredited to the support of the Australian cricketing community.
\nHockley emphasised Cricket Australia\u2019s commitment to advocating for women\u2019s cricket and expressed hope for positive changes that would allow Afghan women to participate more fully in the sport.
\n\u201cWe absolutely want to see cricket grow and thrive all around the world for women and men,\u201d Hockley said.
\n\u201cThe ongoing dialogue with the Afghanistan Cricket Board aims to encourage the development of women\u2019s cricket in Afghanistan, despite current political and social challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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