China published an article warning India, said: "India has little to gain from engaging in a US-China conflict over any topic, with more to lose than gain".
A BCCI source told PTI that the ICC asking members for suggestions on the itinerary is part of the protocol and there has to be a strong reason for the venues to be changed.
Ravichandran Ashwin wasn't picked in the Indian team's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia. He has now broken silence on the snub.