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The Indian cricket team will adhere to the dress code set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said on Wednesday, rejecting speculation that the Board had objected to host Pakistan's name on the official jersey for the side.

The Champions Trophy will be held from February 19 and India will play its share of matches in Dubai after citing security concerns as the reason for refusing to travel to Pakistan.

"BCCI will follow every uniform-related ICC rule during the Champions Trophy," Saikia told PTI.

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"Whatever the other teams will do regarding the logo and dress code, we are going to follow in true letter and spirit," he added.

However, Saikia said that whether national captain Rohit Sharma participates in the ICC's pre-tournament engagements, including a press conference and official photo shoot, in Lahore is still being discussed.

"Whether Rohit Sharma travels to Pakistan for ICC media engagements is something that's still not decided," Saikia added.

Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the Indian cricket team will comply with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) guidelines for the Champions Trophy.

Specifically, this means that the Indian team's jersey will display the official ICC logo, which notably includes an imprint representing Pakistan. By adhering to these guidelines, the BCCI has ensured that the Indian team meets the ICC's requirements for the tournament.

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Now a recent statement by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has quelled the controversy surrounding India's initial objection to the official Champions Trophy logo. The uproar stemmed from the fact that the logo includes an imprint representing Pakistan, the designated hosts of the tournament.

However, it has been clarified that the Indian team will not be traveling to Pakistan, as they will play their matches in Dubai instead. The Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9.

(With PTI Inputs)