It is like going in war zone of cricket if you play in India. No one will be supporting Pakistani cricket team.

are you kidding .. India dosnt want to play a single game with Pakistan ... our players cant play IPL .. we just got access to champions trophy .. and our team will play a "home" series in India .. at what point would PCB stop bowing doing in front of BCCI

Don't get me wrong but do you really think India will agree to organize Pakistan's home tour on it's own soil??A triangular series is very much possible but 'home tour' will be next to impossible.. Again, I remember last year during the world cup, Pakistan denied to play any of it's matches on Indian soil on security grounds. Then, what made them to change their (Pakistan's) stand so radically that they want to organize their home tour on Indian soil?? Has suddenly,Indian become very safe for them? I can understand restlessness of Pakistani cricketers after getting negative responses from Bangladesh, Srilanka and Canada

... and Shoaib will thank the muslims of India for their support - lol !

No thanks! Pakis are not welcomed in India, go to UAE!

Pakistan last played India on a neutral venue on March 18, during the Asia Cup 2012. India beat Pakistan by six wickets in the match. Dil jalanay ki baat kartey ho kuyn?

haqueeqat se muh ferne se kuchh nahi hota, dil jalta hai to jalne do but its truth.

you don't know Indians, if not against India, all will support Pakistan not Australia. its 100% truth, As we are same.

didnt he read that the PCB is looking for a cheaper way to play? Since India is "CHEAP" to play in than why not? save the PCB some money...

As much as any Pakistani would like to believe that, and I know we have SO much in common including very similar cultures, its hard due to the senseless comments your fellow Indians make. So obviously it would make the average Pakistani on the defensive.

No, no not at all! you are only speaking of people like you! I will support Australia, why not??

I think venues in India is a better option. I am sure Indian cricket fans will support Pakistani team against Australia.

YoU got that right!

Hats of Mahesh. If every thinks like you, there will remain no boundary between these two nations, just like east and west germany. may be i am dreaming, but how great would that be. Man made boundries and some senseless meat bags aside, india, pak, bangladesh, nepal bhutan, srilanka are all part of the same cultural heritage which was more multicultural and diverse than modern day europe. any how, Pak in India will be a great idea ! infact, why not make it a tri series and get india in it too :D

@Mahesh: Please read first post by Kafir. You will know what I was talking about. I am outside country and I know Indians well enough to make this judgement. They don't even like to shop from Pakistani's grocery store. This is a reality and we should accept it. I am not creating a judgement for a person like you who sound welcoming. Individuals are good and bad but overall environment will not be good for Pakistani folks. Also, what about Security reasons that were provided at the time of IPL for Pakistani cricketers? How are you going to fix visa issues when Pakistani folks will like to visit India? There are far more troubles than it seems. And trust me when it comes to down to Cricket, Indians always like Pakistan to lose and Pakistanis like indians to lose... This is pretty normal attitude towards each other specifically for cricket. But I agree that individuals are good and bad and we are same kind of people.

Would support Pak against Australia anyday. Raj

If you recall, the Pakistan contingent got the most rousing welcome at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games... and this was still 2 years after Mumbai ... It's media who makes senseless stereotypes about 'Hindu mentality' etc that poisons the thinking about what the average Pakistani thinks about India.

I agree .. will support Pakistan anyday compared to Australia or England or South Africa or any white team ...we still share some blood.

Still Pak have more wins ... almost double ;)

It will never happen don,t waste your breath Mr: Ashraf go some where you has been respected for sure you are not respected in India why bother with it

Yes, We are looking to play at some cheap place, thats why considering India.

Cricket is OK, but I dread that day you are talking about - no boundaries.

Never!

Pakistanis are welcome..

too smart .. but not funny. Thank you!

If I had achoice I would arrange the games in India, at least we think alike ! Visting Indai for the matches will create more friendships which is what we need. The Indians would rather cheer the Pakistanis , most of them as they are neighbors. I am sure it can be alot fun and friendship building. Pakistan and India need to do these kind of picnics. People to people contact is way better than government officaLs meeting in formal meeting rooms where the rooms are filled with bureaucratic formality.

Great Idea. I think Pakistan will get more support than Australia. Our realtion with Pakistan is changing. It is getting better day by day. Let us show to other countries that we can be good friends. I think our new generation can get rid of useless boundry in south asia. Chakdo Fatey.

Forget the cost of series. Pakistan cricket team must play at Guangzhou cricket stadium, CHINA. Guangzhou cricket stadium and Guangzhou city have best international standard facilities for cricket.

The ''chote dil walon'' country dosent want to learn ....does it?

Id never support pakistan. I dont know why these "bleeding heart" indians make such statements. After they were welcomed for the world cup, Afridi went back and made some snarky comments about the size of hearts. Arrey ja ja- If your hearts swere big would you support the killing of innocent women and children.

yes, we are all part of the same cultural heritage..so proud of it...but then religion from the desert came in and spoiled it all

I can understand if people say that India and Pakistan can never be very good friends but what i don't understand is why we need to be enemies either.Why can't we just co-exist. I am not a great fan of cricket but I always will watch India Vs Pakistan.Let our rivalry remain only in cricket.

most indians will support ausi team. thats a fact. but personally, i think india should avoid to get into an unnecessary security issue, for absolutely no gain. uae will suit best for paki cricket.

I think DAWN you are anti Pakistan and pro Indian seems that you post only Indians comments this news paper is run by Indians money like most operations run in Pakistan at the moment because I see only anti Pakistan comments are posted only and my comments are been deleted some how shame Dawn.??

India should be the very last choice.

Team.... I am a Pakistan who studied in Pune for six years and I live out side the country now, I have lots of friends from India from different cultures. We all believe that its the politicians who has created this feelings among the people of both countries for personal gains otherwise we dont feel it. In terms of cricket its only a game and you guys needs to understand it. When Indian team came over to Lahore...how much the Indians and the Pakistanis enjoyed it. Think positive and everything will go smooth. **** Indians and the Pakistanis get along very well outside their respective countries and always in every country we find bad apples *****

Only a part of india might be similar to pak. But most of it has got its own other culture.

I don't think any one support Aussies .And I will the surly go n watch those match and support Pakistan . After India Pakistan is my second choice but look how some people are talking and saying cheap. No problem after that I will support more for Pakistan . Bcoz I personally want to see both side happy .

To be honest, Indian media even isn't very helpful. Hate spewing media is in equal force on both sides.

We welcome our brothers from pakistan to play in India.. The Murderers are from both sides... They have murdered all the culture, humanity, friendship, on both sides.. Now the youngsters are going good on both sides... Even after getting independence we people are still struggling with western powers.......Think 1,00,000 times before you deliver a word against India or pakistan.. Only friendship and humanity will last longer rather than the radicals.. I wish India and pakistan to go each one of their homes and should eat to gether.... we love our innocent indians and pakistanis /S Ravindran/

PCB's offer.. Yes why not, if BCCI makes money and pay taxes..Pakistanis are most welcome to come and play and go home.. We do not want friendship with Pakistan but we dont want enimity either.

Abbas, no thank you! People of Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are very happy where they are - if you are not sure why not talk to them some day!

So better be in your Country you are Not at all welcome to this "Cheap Place"

Mahesh Who are you to Say this on Behalf of All INDIANS? As per my knowledge only 1% will support Pakistan, Mahesh in 2008 when Pakistani ISI trained and Supported by Hafeez Saeed Terrorists Killed Innocent people and tried to destroy Indian Economy 100% Indians were against it and Still are Agianst Pakistan. Mahesh you can Support Pakistan But don't expect that all Indians will support them. By allowing Pakistan to Play ON Indian soil were betraying thousands of Souls killed by Pakis. Tell me Why Should Indian Spectator pay for Ticket and that money goes to Pakistani coffers and from there to Terrorist who will Kill more Indians? So in short We pay to be Killed.

its too good khelna to hai na kyon na india mai hojaye ye match yaar humra parosi mulk hai hum ko ab ye dushmani chorni hogi

Then why you are begging for cheap place lol...Finally you proved you can beg for cricket too as you beg for money and food to usa

Pakistan is on a defensive having been snubbed on all aspects be it sports, economics, political situation by the rest of the world. Having its image is dented, moreover when their economy is in doldrums & political situation has hit a rockbottom what do they do? They have to tag along successful neighbours. Like their supposedly 'strong' army chief almost begging to make peace in Siachen when unfortunately a snow mishap took lives of many soldiers. To open up trade prospects with their strong emerging neighbour desperately giving 'most favoured nation status to India' as a reciprocal gesture when India had given them many decades back. After the Kashmir overtures failed to ignite expected sentiments and their own backyard burning at Baluchistan they are left to helplessly await the next tranche of funds from the Americans for the services delivered all the while hoodwinking and hiding international terrorists! When entire cricketing nations banned playing in pak denying their talented team a home base, they are looking to open up by playing in India and collaborating with BCCI chief to learn the nuances of running a successful PCL aping IPL's success story. Whatever said and done looks like the Pakistanis have learnt their lessons the hard way and are mending things which is a good sign. The earlier they understand the real issues, give emphasis to modern education for their children the better it will for 'em in coming years. Closed mindset, trade barriers, hate culture will never propel them to the next orbit where other strong players are already thriving.

after that zaka said "just sayin"

it is good if india will agree , by this relations gets more closer

IMPOSE HIGH FEES ON MATCH LIKE $5000 PER 10 MINS

We have nothing in common..Lets say I am a goan, what is common between me and a Pakistani. I breakfast with a shot of fenny a kind of whiskey prepared from Cachewnuts and Coconuts..Do they.? I speak goanese and portugese and english do they..? I eat fish with lots of coconuts in the preperation and rice with lots of coconuts..Do they?.. I am christian..are they? I play football on the beach do they? I do rave party do they?.. I wear western cloths and never ever wore Pajama and Kurta do they..?? Lets say I am a Gujrati..I never ever eat meat do they? I dont eat onion and garlic do they? I speak Gujrati do they? I eat Dhokala Fafda and Missal and stuff, do they? I am Hindu Baniya are they?.. So you see we are no same.. Can somebody tell me why we are same..?? We are not THE same...

Only pure veg guys would refrain buying food articles from a Pakistani shop. By the way - the Hindus love to see Pakistanis lose but it is the opposite with muslims. So you can always have matches in cities having sizeable muslims like Meerut, Moradabad, Hyderabad, Malabar, Rampur, Kishanganj, Lucknow etc. You wont know the difference.

For your information - this is what Pakistanis HATE THE MOST - Talking about "SIMILARITY BETWEEN INDIANS AND PAKISTANIS". For godsake they are trying so hard to look less Punjabis, Sindhis, Pashtuns etc. and more Arab, Turkish and middle eastern. Their whole education, history books, journals & media's full impetus is behind proving that Pakistanis are DIFFERENT FROM INDIANS. And here you come with such a statement thinking that you gonna impress them ?

But that "Cheaper place" is unsafe too.

Yes , you can support Australia and they will bash your students inside their country, they will make fun of your taxi drivers and australian girls will taunt all your indian youth on night outs, I hope Dawn publishes my reply, as much as rude it is , how would you like a taste of your own medicine..Please write something constructive else no need to spread hate on a public forum,

pakistan is even cheaper, but australian refuse to sell them for so low prices, so care for your economy.

why would any pakistani want to visit india in the first place? we have taken different paths and it's pretty normal if we continue on our respective paths.

well...how can you be so sure that the person with username "Kafir" is an indian... Oh yeah,since Pakistan is a "land of pure",no Pakistani will masquerade his username as "kafir",right??

means u r telling Indian politicians invited Pakistanis to attack on mumbai..

Looking just at the photo, i would just say one thing that humbleness is the result of profound thought.... if you get my drift

PAISA BOLTA HAI, NABEEL BHAI. althoough it would be an eyesore for pakistanis to see your players playing HOME SERIES on indian grounds.

This is not a bad idea at all. India is cheaper than "Muslim brother" countries like UAE that charge exorbitant amounts and have no major cricketing tradition. India is today the major home of cricket globally. Yes, i said it. Envious ones will disagree and hate this, but facts unfortunately, both good and bad ones, don't lie. A Pak-Aus series in carefully chosen venues will work out and get crowds(Mumbai and maybe Bangalore need to be ruled out and many others..... but many will work). And the free visa regime promise can allow many Pak fans to travel. Last guess who the Indians who do follow this series will cheer for? I guess for Pakistan. Gotta get those arrogant Aussies to lose, lose, lose ! And hope to see some good Pakistani bowlers in action.

Jeet Bhai, I am a pure veg guy, and have eaten often in Pak restaurants in the Gulf, where often there would be only one veg dish available.

The caption in the photograph - "Pakistan last played in India in the semi-final the ICC World Cup 2011, which India won in Mohali." is wrong. India Pakistan played in Dhaka few months back in Asia cup.

It would be wonderful to have Pakistanis play in India. The bilateral series should be started as early as possible. If these cricketers, and let us admit they have got some serious talent, play regularly, there isn't a better sight than watching these boys in full flow. Mumbai 2008 had got nothing to do with cricket. Handful of terrorists can not hold the future of nations, and for that matter sport, indefinitely. We would be doing a disservice to sport, and cricket, if we refuse permission for Pakistan team to play in India against any opposition. It would be great if they play against India. But starting to play in India, even against Australia, is not a bad beginning. We must encourage it. Welcome to India Greenshirts.

indians dont wann fight against pakistan. also people in pakistan dont wann to fight against india. but whats about politicians of both country. if we r human being and not muslim and hindu and christen then we will become best friends forever but religion is such a thing that separate people. this happens all over world. not only india and pakistan. so try to think about it and see the whole world ............ u will sea lot of love and peace

lot of blast and other nuisance is the story of pak declining ,but if the pak doesn't understand from mistake keep doing the same act , i am sorry to it will be too late to react .it will bad for innocent people of pak.

mahesh :pak know only war ,if they are capable of army or missile war they start speeches full of war agenda

usman pak been a internal part of india , till the time they left india they are into trouble ,why cant we stop pitching each other .stop it and be matured help our country by all mean

Khan shahab, Muje ajj tak puta nahi chala , Pakistan bunke kiska bhla hua... Manish

Dear Mayank True that has been the legacy of 80s. Would be useful for you to understand the war within Pakistan between modernity and regressive forces... The current govt. is. Coalition of three secular nationalist party, at least one of which(MQM) is overtly pro India... I would recommend that we don't get swayed by media rhetoric, just the way PTV watching Pakistanis are convinced that India and raw is involved in everything from Baluchistan to bombings to their blocked gutter. Once the visa gets liberalised please come over and see as to how readily Pakistanis consume Indian media and accept similarities. It's only when young ones are put on the defensive by hate mongers that you see juvenile expressions of supposed differences. Aman ki asha

People who love the game of cricket would support such a move . One would enjoy seeing cricket stars in action. For a person who adores cricket , it wont matter if its Pakistan or any other cricket playing country. Lets rise above Petty issues, which here are just to create arguments .

Saurabh, I believe the caption is right if you read it right. As it says Pakistan played in India the last time they met in the World Cup semi-final. Hope this make sense :) Good luck to both Pakistan and India in future.

I don't want this to happen till the hate monger Hafeez Saeed is free and going about his business on Pakistani soil under the nose of the Pakistani establishment. Cricket is good but not at the cost of injustice to Mumbai victims. Sorry to be negative but it is my strong opinion.

Bangladesh and Srilanka would be much more cheaper than India

Very Heartening comments from all Indian friends here. Thank you..I visit India on regular basis for work ( being a Canadian of Pakistani origin) and have always found love hospitality and a friendly nature towards Pakistanis. It would be a great opportunity if PCB and BCCI can work out hosting Pak vs Aus series in India would be great fun and a further ice breaker if you call it...

Pakistan is welcome to play cricket in india...But Shahid afridi please dont talk some nonsense in the media and break Indian's heart.. infact u have hit ur own pakistani fan too.. please live and let live

Ashraf is talking as if there is an open invitation from India. Pakistanis should realize that they are not welcome in India, until it rollbacks the terrorism emanates there. It must handover Hafiz, Dawood and other terrorist leaders stationed there who have committed murderous attacks on India. If you are not willing to do that, please stay in your country or go anywhere else. Don't even dream of coming to India and playing here. there is no real invitation or interest in hosting your team.

Which country are you living in? I don't know a single person (amongst my friends) who will support Pakistan. This is how it works. Support India, when India is playing against any country. Support the opponent, when Pakistan is playing against any country. You and a few other Wagah Kandle Kissers, are the exception and you probably belong to the despicable Aman-Ki-Asha tribe.

What a bunch of nonsense. this is a result of not knowing one's own history and not keeping upto date on the perfidy of Pakistanis on India. The postor also does not know the amount of brainwashing that is part of Pakistani curriculum, which churns out people who have a fundamental hate towards anything India and Indian. The love you feel towards pakistanis is one sided. So don't go overboard on the love. If pakistanis love India so much, why is there so much popular support for LET.. Think a bit before posting.

will never step into a pakistani restaurant. Will not even shop at an Indian store that calls itself "Indo-Pak" store. Will not buy Pakistani brands.

at the cost of indian lives!!!! i will support bcoz my family has not suffered frm pakistanis bomb blast. whn anyone frm my family die i will stop supporting pakistan

PCB shuld not hold the sries in India. Why should the Indians benefit from us? Everytime it isth bcci who have conpired agaist PCB. So lets have the serie in Bangladesh, UAE or even England.

If India is chosen as venue, ask them to conduct matches in venues like "Srinagar" where hardcore supporters of pakistan is there.. Srinagar is virtually like rawalpindi.. Other places in india have chances of booing the pakistan team

hahaha.. good one.

similar cultures ?? you kidding me... the cultures are one and SAME my friend...and its indian culture. do pakistan had their own culture after independance... get your facts right.

Why only Srinagar - try North Kerala or Bhiwandi for that matter..

Absoloutally agree with your whole comment except one phrase when u said "Mumbai 2008 attacks has nothing to do with cricket" Indian Government ordered not to play Pak not because of anything but on the fact that, "We can not play against a country from where People come here and kill hundrerds of people." I would love to see Pak team play in India but of course Mumbai Attacks had everything to do with every thing between India and Pak,, try telling these things of future of the nations and sport disservice to those families who lost their Children due to the attacks. People like Saeed Hafiz roam around freely in Pak and give anti India hate speeches in front of thousands of people (Check Youtube), disappointing from Pak point of view as well.