"The South Africans were scheduled to leave on May 8. I saw no reason why I should have replied to Lorgat's communication," Johri said.Meanwhile, TOI has learnt that BCCI has confirmed New Zealand as Pakistan's replacement to tour India in November. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought damages and compensation to the tune of Rs447 crore from the BCCI for not honouring the MOU to play six bilateral series between 2014 and 2023. "India playing Pakistan is not just about the two cricket boards anymore. It involves the governments of both the countries and the ongoing geopolitical environment.

Source: Times of India May 10, 2017 03:56 UTC