PCB

And, on Friday, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the PCB is not prepared to accept a hybrid solution.

"The PCB has forwarded that email to the government of Pakistan for their advice and guidance."

The ICC has not responded directly to the PCB statement but is in discussions with Pakistan and the other seven competing nations over a schedule.

"Sports should stay above politics and cricket should not be sacrificed at the altar of politics," said PCB chair Naqvi.

The Indian media are reporting it, but no formal communication has reached the PCB.