In the wake of West Indies abruptly ending their tour of India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking appropriate action from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the global cricket governing body has clarified that unless the matter is referred to it, it cannot intervene in disputes resulting from a bilateral tour which is covered in the FTP.

ICC statement on BCCI and WICB dispute

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday it was concerned with the dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), and was closely monitoring the developments arising from the recently cancelled tour of India.

The ICC hopes that the matter will be resolved amicably, but clarified that, unless the matter is otherwise referred to it, it does not have the power to intervene in disputes resulting from a bilateral FTP tour.

The ICC added that the matter will be discussed at the ICC Board meeting, which is scheduled for 10 November in Dubai. Until then, the ICC will make no further comment on this matter.