Bangalore, Sep 02: BCCI has sought Centre's approval for resuming cricketing ties with Pakistan starting with three bilateral junior level tournaments but is yet to receive a response, a senior BCCI official said. "We are awaiting a favourable decision from the government,” BCCI secretary S K Nair told reporters here.

He said that BCCI has sought the government nod regarding its proposal on three tournaments -- academy level, Under-19 and India "A".

"We are hoping against hope,” Nair added.
Bureau Report