Ashraf-ul-Haq, the ACC Chief Executive told that as the incident was not reported by the field umpires, therefore as per laws, their note of concern was unnecessary.
“'The chapter is now closed for the ACC,” said the ACC Chief Executive.
According to BCB’s plea, Aizaz Cheema, the 32-year-old right-arm pacer, deliberately blocked the path of Bangladeshi tail-ender Mahmudullah, who was trying to take a second run on the first ball of the final over of the match.
Enayet Hossain Siraj, chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, claims that the board is holding onto their demand of five compensatory runs, which will force to the ACA to reverse the result – in favour of the Bengali Tigers.
However, ACA resisted the BCB’s appeal, claiming that it was too late to raise such a point. The council has also informed the boards about their final verdict.
Earlier, the former ICC chief president, Ehsan Mani, termed BCB’s request a “Cheap Stunt” which has spoilt the team’s brilliant show and has forced Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take action against BCB’s bogus accusation.
Meanwhile, PCB director Intikhab Alam expressed his disappointment over BCB’s stance, however, he added that no action will be taken immediately. The management will discuss the matter and then respond accordingly.
"It was a thrilling final and everyone praised Bangladesh for their fight and their decision to appeal is just an afterthought after the result,” said Intikhab.
Bangladesh is already considering touring Pakistan for a limited-over series in April. A delegation, lead by the President Cricket Board, Mustafa Kamal, visited Pakistan earlier this month and returned satisfied. However, the decision is still pending for an approval from the Bangladeshi government.
According to Pakistani former Test cricketer, Basit Ali, BCB’s action reflects their intention of not sending the team to Pakistan.
“The appeal doesn’t make sense,” added Basit, “It seems they are making grounds to refuse to tour Pakistan.”
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