Edgbaston is "very interested" in becoming a neutral venue for Pakistan and India matches, says Warwickshire chief executive Neil Snowball. The Asian neighbours, who have not played a bilateral series since 2013, meet in the ICC Champions Trophy at the ground in Birmingham on Sunday.
The match could have been "sold out six times over" in a city whose population is almost 20% Pakistani or Indian.
"We have the experience of handling it," Snowball told BBC Sport.
"It is not the sort of game you can take anywhere because it is a completely unique match with a completely unique collection of fans and atmosphere. If they wanted this game at a neutral venue, I would hope they would consider Edgbaston - we would be very interested in looking at that."
Edgbaston has twice previously hosted the two nations - whose rivalry is described as being "bigger than the Ashes" - both times in the Champions Trophy, with honours even one apiece.
Sunday's match is estimated to bring in more than £5m to Birmingham's economy, with more than £25m projected over five ICC Champions Trophy games - including a semi-final. Its worth goes beyond that, however, as the event - including its ability to host a match of the magnitude of India v Pakistan - is being used to showcase a city bidding to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
"Cricket is massive for Birmingham and we know it is huge for the Commonwealth, so it is front and centre for us," said Jacqui Kennedy, corporate director of Birmingham City Council.
Kennedy also confirmed the council would be "interested and happy to have the conversation" about making Birmingham a neutral city for future matches between India and Pakistan.
For Birmingham, cricket is big business. Nicola Hewitt, commercial director of West Midlands Growth Company, admits the impact of Sunday's game is unquantifiable as imports and exports are influenced by pictures of the city being aired to the estimated billion people watching abroad.
"The power of cricket is very strong, when you are out talking to Indian businesses and talk about Edgbaston cricket and hosting things like the Champions Trophy it is a common ground and makes people look at us, and along with the cultural, social and economic links, it is another feather in or cap," Hewitt said.
