Does not have power to intervene in disputes between BCCI, WICB: ICC

The world cricket body said it is concerned over the current dispute between the two boards.

The ICC in a statement said: "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," it said.

The ICC said: "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."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday decided to initiate legal proceedings against WestIndies Cricket Board (WICB) for pulling out of India tour in the middle of the series.

The decision was taken at the Board's Working Committee held at Hotel Taj Krishna in Hyderabad.

It has been learnt that, the Working Committee unanimously decided to initiate legal proceedings against West Indies Cricket Board due to the abrupt cancellation of this tour.

It also decided to suspend all bilateral tours between the two nations.

West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) decided to pull out of India tour in the midst of series due to the ongoing payment dispute with its players.

The players returned after the Dharamsala ODI. West Indies still had one ODI, one-off T20 and a three-match test left in the series when they pulled out.

This angered BCCI, who was shocked and extremely disappointed at the decision taken by the WICB.