As the impasse over the proposed India-Pakistan series in December continues, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan has threatened to boycott India in ICC and ACC events if the Indian board doesn't confirm their participation in the bilateral series in December. India and Pakistan had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate a bilateral series in December.
"Nothing is final or decided as yet but if the Indian Board officially backs out of the series, then we have the option of boycotting all matches against them in ICC and ACC events as well," Khan was quoted as saying by 'Express' newspaper.
PCB had written to BCCI seeking a bilateral series in December. However, given the complex nature of the political ties between the two Asian giants, India need a government clearance to go ahead and play a series against their neighbours. Shahryar pointed out that the letter was sent to his Indian counterparts in August and he is yet to receive a response.
"I sent the letter on 28 August and I am still waiting for a reply. They (the BCCI) should tell us whether they want to play the series or not. Because if they say they don't have government clearance and refuse to play the series, then we reserve the right to act against the Indian Board for not honoring an agreement at every level," Shahryar said.
"I am not saying we have decided to do this or we will do it but certainly if we don't get to host our home series in December, then we have to consider appropriate action as well," he added.
Pakistan toured India for a brief ODI series in 2012 but the two countries have largely faced each other only in ICC or ACC events in the recent past.
PCB chairman threatens to boycott India in ICC and ACC events: Reports - Cricbuzz
"Nothing is final or decided as yet but if the Indian Board officially backs out of the series, then we have the option of boycotting all matches against them in ICC and ACC events as well," Khan was quoted as saying by 'Express' newspaper.
PCB had written to BCCI seeking a bilateral series in December. However, given the complex nature of the political ties between the two Asian giants, India need a government clearance to go ahead and play a series against their neighbours. Shahryar pointed out that the letter was sent to his Indian counterparts in August and he is yet to receive a response.
"I sent the letter on 28 August and I am still waiting for a reply. They (the BCCI) should tell us whether they want to play the series or not. Because if they say they don't have government clearance and refuse to play the series, then we reserve the right to act against the Indian Board for not honoring an agreement at every level," Shahryar said.
"I am not saying we have decided to do this or we will do it but certainly if we don't get to host our home series in December, then we have to consider appropriate action as well," he added.
Pakistan toured India for a brief ODI series in 2012 but the two countries have largely faced each other only in ICC or ACC events in the recent past.
PCB chairman threatens to boycott India in ICC and ACC events: Reports - Cricbuzz
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