Richard Gould, the chief executive of the ECB, stated that he "would love" to see India and Pakistan play a Test match in England and that it is "not impossible" for it to happen.

During the tea break on the first day of the third Test between England and the West Indies, Gould was questioned by BBC Test Match Special about England serving as a host to enable a Test match between Pakistan and India, an idea that has been discussed for the past few years.

"Everybody would love that. I wouldn't say it's [hosting and India vs Pakistan Test] impossible. The politics between the BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board are long known, as are the politics between governments. And I find that fascinating,” Gould said as quoted by Wisden.

"We were in Sri Lanka over the weekend for ICC meetings, and you see Pakistan cricket supporters and India cricket supporters getting on so well, but as soon as the political element is put in, it creates issues.”

Gould also discussed the possibility that the Champions Trophy may take place in Pakistan the following year as scheduled. "There's a great deal of determination to make sure it [Champions Trophy] is [hosted in Pakistan next year]. Particularly from the PCB and the ECB,” he added.