Pakistan looking to host small ODI series against India in 2011-GEO SUPER

If there is one thing the Pakistan Cricket fans are looking forward to, it is the reignited series encounter against the Indian Cricket team.
Following an entertaining ICC World Cup 2011 encounter at the semi-final stage, supporters of the sport from the two nations are hoping for another meeting in the coming weeks. This is one of the reasons why Pakistan is keen for a short ODI series, this year.
Talking to the press from Karachi, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Operating Officer, Subhan Ahmed, declared the desire of the country to see the two nations compete again soon.
Eager to kick off bilateral ties in cricket this year, the PCB is trying its best to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct a short series tournament in Pakistan.
"It is not possible to play a full Test series this year that is obvious to us. But we are definitely keen on at least having a three match or five match series sometime this year in Pakistan, or, at a neutral venue to kick off the revival process", he stated.
The BCCI and the PCB are keen to discuss all issues and details, which are scheduled to be discussed in June, 2011.
The only problem that may come up in the arrangement happens to be the tight schedule of the Men in Blue. The PCB, however, is trying to slip in a 10-day plan to put both teams in a series.
Right after the Indian Premier League games, the Men in Blue will be heading over to West Indies and England for two separate tours. Though a series is scheduled between Pakistan and India in 2012, the PCB wants to host one this year, if it is deemed possible.
"What we realize is that the Indian Board is tied up with the Indian Premier League and only after that is over would they also be able to focus on the issue of reviving bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan", Chief Operating Officer, Subhan said.
The PCB Chief Executive Officer further stated that the Board’s first priority is to invite the Indian cricket team to Pakistan for a short series but if that is not possible, neutral venues can be sought out for the event to take place.