The International Cricket Council [ Images ], already at loggerheads with the Board of Control for Cricket in India [ Images ] over several issues, on Friday strongly disapproved of the Indian Cricket Board's decision to invite banned former captain Mohammed Azharuddin [ Images ] for an official function next month.

"The ICC [ Images ] has a zero tolerance policy on corruption and we'd like all our members to have a similar attitude," ICC spokesman Brian Murgatroyd said.

Azharuddin, who led India in three World Cups, figures in a list of celebrated players and officials who have been invited for the inauguration of the Board's new headquarters in Mumbai [ Images ] on November 4.

The stylish batsman was banned for life in 2000 for his alleged involvement in betting and match-fixing.

Asked whether the ICC had apprised the BCCI about its strong feelings on the matter, Murgatroyd said: "they are very much aware of our opposition on the issue."

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However, Murgatroyd said ICC has no plans to issue a directive to the BCCI on the matter.

"It is not a matter of policy for us to dictate anything to our members. After all it's a function organised by the BCCI," he said.

The incident is the latest in a sequel of conflicts between the BCCI and the ICC on matters ranging from the signing of the Members Participation Agreement to revenue sharing deals.

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