The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new policy barring cricketers’ families from joining them on tours, following a series of disappointing performances by the Indian team in Test cricket. The decision comes after Indiaβs losses to New Zealand (3-0) and Australia (1-3) in recent series.
During a review meeting in Mumbai, attended by key figures such as head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and captain Rohit Sharma, the BCCI decided to enforce this rule. It had previously been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the new guidelines, players’ families will be prohibited from accompanying them on tours, except for tournaments lasting more than 45 days, where families may stay for two weeks. For shorter tours, they are allowed a one-week stay.
Additionally, to strengthen team unity, the BCCI has mandated that all players must travel together on the team bus, with no exceptions made based on a player’s status.
