India-Pakistan cricket issue is quite complicated: ICC CEO Dave Richardson

NEW DELHI: The ongoing tussle between Indian cricket board (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with regards to bilateral series has drawn the reaction from ICC CEO Dave Richardson, who said the issue is quite complicated.
Addressing the press conference after the conclusion of the five-day ICC meeting in Kolkata, Richardson said: "There is a common desire that it will be great if India and Pakistan can play each other, specifically in bilateral series.The issue is quite complicated I am afraid. It is going to take a lot than just two boards agreeing."
Pakistani cricket authorities claim that their Indian counterparts have violated a 2014 memorandum of understanding under which the two were to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.
The PCB is seeking $70 million in compensation as a dispute resolution panel of the ICC will hear the claim in October.
"It's a statement of intent and not a contract. I don't blame them for sticking to the letter. But it is not a contract," BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary said.
"They have their own pressure at home which I understand," he said indicating to a letter dated April 9, 2014 written by the erstwhile secretary Sanjay Patel to PCB chairman Najam Sethi.
According to the letter, BCCI and PCB agree that the senior men's cricket teams of India and Pakistan will play each other but the letter will have "no effect" if the resolutions are not passed at the ICC Annual Conference in June 2014.