The Indian CricketBoard on Wednesday rejected the holding of the Champions Trophy in October 2009 becuase of clash of date with the home ODI series against Australia.

According to a website, the BCCI made their opposition to the Champions Trophy dates in the ICC’s Chief Executives meeting on Wednesday and the matter will be discussed in the ICC Board meeting on Thursday.

“We have said that the Champions Trophy in October will not be possible for us since we are hosting Austra