Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has categorically dismissed any possibility of Pakistan requesting India to revive bilateral cricket. The announcement came ahead of the Asia Cup, where the two nations are scheduled to meet on September 14. Naqvi, who also serves as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief, clarified that future discussions will be based on equality. During a press briefing in Lahore, Naqvi said, “I think we are very clear that whenever talks are held will be on an equal footing with India and there will be no more begging for negotiations. That time has passed and whatever will happen will be on the basis of equality." Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan has remained suspended for more than a decade, largely due to India’s firm stance on cross-border terrorism. While the rivalry dominates global viewership, both sides now only meet in ICC tournaments and Asia Cup events. Read also: Sourav Ganguly Named Pretoria Capitals Head Coach for SA20 No change in India’s policy on bilateral sporting ties Despite tense political conditions and recent security concerns, India and Pakistan will continue to face each other in multilateral competitions as mandated by global sporting bodies. The Indian government recently reiterated its position. An official statement reads, “In so far as bilateral sports events in each other's country are concerned, Indian teams will not be participating in competitions in Pakistan. Nor will we permit Pakistani teams to play in India." It further clarified that participation in international events remains unaffected. The ministry further added, “With regard to international and multilateral events, in India or abroad, we are guided by the practices of international sports bodies and the interest of our own sportspersons." India and Pakistan will therefore compete in the Asia Cup under the hybrid arrangement agreed by BCCI, PCB, and ICC, with matches on neutral grounds when hosted by either nation.