Islamabad, March 11 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the absence of a representative from the host nation during the prize distribution ceremony during the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, according to Geo News.

PCB Chief Executive Sumair Ahmad Syed, who was present at the venue, wasn't present during the official ceremony. Since PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi was unwell and unavailable to attend the ceremony, Sumair represented the host nation.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, president Roger Binny, and ICC chairman Jay Shah were present during the ceremony.

When Geo News approached the ICC, the body's spokes...