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Australia: Former Australian cricketer Simon O’Donnell on Monday claimed that talks are ongoing between Pakistan and India regarding a Test series in Australia.
O’Donnell’s claim came during a TV show where he said the two countries were in talks in Australia to discuss the issue after the T20 World Cup match between the arch-rivals.
“Plans are underway to play a Test match in Australia,” O’Donnell elaborated on the possibility.
O’Donnell added that the final match between the Green Shirts and the Men in Blue was exceptional with over 90,000 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
“People are still talking about that T20 match in the World Cup. It was a high level match full of pressure and excitement,” he said while commenting on the match between Pakistan and India. .
Reportedly insisting on his claim about a possible Test game, O’Donnell further shared: “I can say that there will be talks for a Test; in fact there have been talks. It’s also possible that There will be a tri-nation series between Pakistan, India and Australia.
Moreover, the veteran cricketer revealed the possibility that these talks are taking place in light of the recent T20 game between the two teams.
PCB disclaimer
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied the claims of the Australian cricketer and said that they are not aware of any such discussion.
PCB sources say that anyone can share such news, but there is no such plan.
There is no room for such a plan in the team’s tour program and according to sources, the schedule for the coming days has also been announced.