The squad, which comprises an extra player as against the conventional 15, was announced only for the three-match Test series beginning Jan 14 in Lahore.

It is not just the BCCI that is opposing the Champions Trophy. The PCB has also opposed it through a letter to the ICC, saying that it does not want any tournaments, including the Champions Trophy, between four-yearly World Cups.

The normal practice is to select a 15-member squad. If the selectors decide to have an additional member, then the approval of the BCCI is needed.

We are not going to write to anyone seeking explanation. What can we do if he doesn't play.

Rao Iftikhar has joined the squad and is in line to be considered for the match.

He's a very experienced and uncompromising midfielder, and I like having that type of player in my squad.