BCCI Initiates Strict Action On India vs Pakistan Cricket Future After Pahalgam Attack

The last time the blue brigade and Pakistan faced each other in a bilateral series was in 2012, when the Green Brigade made a trip to the other side of the border. On the other hand, the blue brigade’s last visit to the neighboring country was in 2008 during the Asia Cup and in 2006 for a bilateral series.

In the last 13 years, both sides have met each other only in ICC tournaments, with Pakistan visiting India twice for the 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup. However, on occasions of going to Pakistan, they have refused to do so by playing their games at a neutral venue.

BCCI drops verdict on India vs Pakistan future fixtures

In the last few years, discussions have been going on between the two countries planning to meet each other in a bilateral series at a neutral venue. But that option has now been eliminated after the dreaded Pahalgam attack in Kashmir, which saw more than 26 innocent Indians die who were spending their free time on Holiday.

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The BCCI vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, has given his verdict on them facing this opponent in a bilateral series in the future.

It’s worth mentioning that Shukla made a trip to Pakistan during the recent Champions Trophy 2025 and enjoyed the first semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand with the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, in the stands.

“We will not play with Pakistan in bilateral games going forward.” Shukla dropped the news during a recent interaction on Sports Tak.

“We are with the victims, and we condemn it. Whatever our government says, we will do. We don't play with Pakistan in a bilateral series because of the government's stand. And we will not play with Pakistan bilaterally going forward. When it comes to ICC events, we play due to ICC engagement. ICC is also aware that whatever is happening, they will do it.” He revealed.

BCCI secretary breaks silence on Pahalgam terror attack

Meanwhile, the BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, has also echoed similar sentiments and addressed that the cricket community is shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives on the back of the terror attack at Pahalgam.

“On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with the strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy.” Saikia noted.

The BCCI decided to pay tribute to the Indians who died during the terror attack. In the IPL 2025 fixture between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium saw the players, officials, and fans observe a moment of silence as the players also wore black armbands.

India’s future in ICC events vs Pakistan

The reports have revealed that the terror attack witnessed at least five terrorists open fire on the tourists in the Basiran Valley. Three of those terrorists were from Pakistan.

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India recently went against the PCB to play all of their Champions Trophy 2025 games at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With the attack, it’s nearly confirmed that both of them will now meet each other in a neutral venue during the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026.

India recently won two ICC titles in both the 50-over and 20-over events. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Champions Trophy 2017 victory is their only ICC trophy in the last 16 years.