ICC asks BCCI to write reasons for not coming to Pakistan

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to write reasons for not coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, reportedly.

According to media reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked the ICC for a written copy of the Indian letter, while the BCCI had verbally informed the ICC about not going to Pakistan.

It is also reported that now the ICC has asked the Indian Cricket Board to state written reasons. Pakistan can ask for concrete evidence in its favor if it receives written reasons.

The media reports suggest that according to the rules, the Indian Board will have to give concrete reasons for not going to Pakistan. The ICC will have to review the reasons and make a final decision about India.

If the reasons for not going to Pakistan are not justified, the Indian team will be asked to come, if not agreed, a 9th team can be included in the Champions Trophy.

The reports added that the ICC will lose $500 million due to non-participation of the Indian team. The ICC has to earn from the broadcast rights of the trophy, advertising, and sponsorship. The Indian Board's loss due to the lack of Pakistan-India matches is estimated at $100 million.