There are certain guidelines that over a period of 10 years you must play each other on a home and away basis. That is it. How many you play extra is up to countries to decide among themselves.
We have not decided anything regarding not participating in future Champions Trophy tournaments.
The ICC should confine itself to the World Cup in every four years and at the most should be limited to Under-19 tournaments. We believe this, and can always put forth our point before the ICC. We believe that the Champions trophy is not important. It dilutes the event. Moreover, we have to cater to the Indian cricket apart from our commitments to International cricket.
We are looking at proposals for more contact between the two countries but we haven't made any decisions.
We are not going to ask for an explanation. What can we do if he does not play?
Our basic complaint is if England and Australia can plan regular home series every year, why should we not plan. India is a major force.
We have contracted 15 players with eight in grade A, four in grade B and the rest in grade C.
The normal practice is to select a 15-member squad. If the selectors decide to have an additional member, then the approval of the BCCI is needed.
The squad, which comprises an extra player as against the conventional 15, was announced only for the three-match Test series beginning Jan 14 in Lahore.
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