The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still awaiting a positive response from its Indian counterpart on allocating tickets for thousands of fans keen on travelling to India to support their team.

Zakir Khan, Director of Cricket Operations, said on Wednesday that the Indian Board had not yet responded to reminders sent by the PCB on having a clear policy on allocation of tickets and issuance of cricket visas.

“We had asked them to allocate around 2,000 tickets for each match but till now, they have assured us only 250 tickets for Pakistani spectators who can purchase the tickets through us,” he said.

He said even these tickets were still to reach the PCB. Another PCB official said they had told the Indian Board that unless Pakistani fans were able to purchase tickets, they would face difficulties in obtaining a visa to travel to India.

“Visas are easier to get if you apply with a ticket in hand. But we are still awaiting a firm response from the Indian cricket board,” he said.

Pakistani fans are keen to travel to India as three of the five one-day internationals are in Mohali, Kanpur and Jaipur.

The official said the Board was getting a lot of queries from fans who also wanted to see the Tests in Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore.

“Obviously, it is a golden chance for Pakistani fans to not only visit India and do some sightseeing but also watch the cricket. Hopefully, the Indians will respond soon,” he said.