India, Sept. 6 -- India have repeatedly said no to the resumption of bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan, but the arch-rivals could be headed for a new cricketing rendezvous - this time, outside an ICC tournament.

Since 2012-13, India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series amid continued geopolitical tensions between the two nations, with their cricketing encounters limited to ICC tournaments and Asia Cups. However, according to Pakistani media outlet ARY News, the International Cricket Council is exploring the possibility of staging a lucrative multi-nation series featuring both India and Pakistan. The event could take the form of a tri-series or a four-team tournament.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been pushing the id...