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International Cricket Council powerless on WIBC, BCCI dispute

By Allsports.com.gh
Cricket International Cricket Council powerless on WIBC, BCCI dispute
OCT 22, 2014 LISTEN

West Indies' tour of India was abandoned after the fourth of five scheduled one-day international matches, with disgruntled players deciding to return home rather than participate in a Test series.

The decision was a result of a dispute between the The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) over payment structures.

The WICB issued an apology for the cancellation of the tour, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday that all future bilateral tours between the two countries are suspended and legal proceedings will be initiated against the WICB.

A statement from the ICC underlined its hope that the matter can be resolved between the two boards, but confirmed the game's world governing body is unable to arbitrate in the matter at present.

"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 [Future Tours Programme] tour," the statement read.

"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."

Following West Indies' withdrawal, India invited Sri Lanka to compete in an ODI series to replace the planned Test matches.

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