There is “no reason” India and Pakistan should not host each other in Test and white ball matches, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has said.
They haven’t met outside of white ball tournaments since 2013 due to political tensions between the two.
“Both councils have to agree whether we want to play against each other or not,” Raja told Test Match Special.
“Pakistan agrees, but they cite political interference. You cannot work when there is political interference.”
Former batter Raja, who played 57 Tests for Pakistan, added: “They cite the government not allowing it which is killing the debate.
“There’s no reason why India can’t come to Pakistan and Pakistan can go to India.”
Pakistan last visited India for the T20 World Cup in 2016, while India haven’t played in Pakistan since the 2008 Asian Cup.
Pakistan is set to host the Asian Cup for the first time in 15 years in 2023.
However, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah said India would not travel and the event should be held in a neutral country.
In response, Pakistan said any changes to the Asian Cup could “impact” their participation in the 50+ World Cup in India next October and November.
“Why give it to us in the first place and then make all these statements that India won’t travel,” Raja said.
“India can’t come because the government won’t allow it as that’s the stated position, but taking the Asian Cup away from us is just not fair.”
Raja also called on the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia to do more to break the deadlock between Pakistan and India.
“Neutral cricket boards that have held important positions, when they shut up, it completely frustrates me,” he said.
“The International Cricket Council needs to think outside the box and work better.”
Pakistan are currently hosting England in a Test for the first time in 17 years. England halted their tour after gunmen attacked the Sri Lanka team bus in 2009.
England was given ‘presidential’ level security, costing around $2m (£1.6m), with 5,000 police officers involved every day.
“We are equipped in terms of security and cricket to host India,” Raja said.
“Hosting England is a very proud moment, very proud indeed, for all the fans as well.”
