ICC seeks Indian board’s ‘explanation’ for refusal to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy

Dubai; However, the BCCI had verbally informed the world body of its decision not to go to Pakistan. Sources said that the ICC had asked the BCCI to give reasons in writing so that Pakistan could seek concrete evidence from the Indian board.The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to explain in writing the reasons for not coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. According to sources, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had requested a written copy of the Indian letter from the ICC.Sources say that in case of refusal by the Indian board, the ninth team can be included in the Champions Trophy. Sources say that if the Indian team stays away from the tournament, the ICC will have to bear a loss of 500 million dollars. Additionally, the BCCI would lose $100 million, he concluded.