Pakistan doesn’t need series against India to survive, admits Ehsan Mani

"Definitely [not playing against India] is a loss but we are not thinking about it. It's like a pie in the sky... if it's not happening that is fine, we have to live with it. We don't need to survive on it. I am very clear about planning on the basis of the fact that we are not playing them. Because in the past they had promised twice, thrice that they will play but pulled out... so they are unreliable,” said Mani in a PCB podcast, reported ESPNCricinfo. 

While the bilateral series has been a centre-piece of all countries’ broadcasting schedule, it does not look the same case with Pakistan. The neighbours, who have successfully brought cricket back to Pakistan are looking to capitalise on home series. While Sri Lanka were the first ones to tour Pakistan, they were followed by Bangladesh before cricket came to a temporary end. The last time, the two sides met each other - India won the game convincingly with 89 runs.