Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today said that the scheduled bilateral series with India in the UAE in December this year solely depends on the clearnce from the Indian government. "During the recent meeting with the Indian board (BCCI) officials in Dubai they assured us that they were still committed to the MoU they signed with us last year to play a total of six series until 2022," PCB chief Shaharyar Khan told a press conference in Lahore.

"But they have said they will have to get permission from their new government to play the series," Khan said. "We have assured them off our full cooperation in this regard as we believe politics and sports should be kept apart," the former career diplomat added. He also made it clear that Pakistan would also seek the Indian government's permission and assistance in making the series possible.