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Rohit Sharma of the Indian team, Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia has said on the rules not to take the family on the tour, the existing policy will remain intact. This country and our organization are important for both BCCI.
Earlier on March 16, Virat Kohli advocated the presence of families at an interview. He said, family members bring balance for players going through difficult times. After Kohli, former Indian captain Kapil Dev also talked about letting the cricketers keep the family together on a foreign tour.
Virat Kohli with his wife Anushka Sharma.
BCCI released a new policy after BGT After defeat at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia, BCCI released 10 new SOPs. In which the presence of family members during foreign tours was included for work time.
BCCI rules related to family
- Cricketers can keep their family together for a maximum of 14 days in more than 45 days of tour.
- Players can keep their family together for a maximum of one week on a period of less than 45 days.
Rules apply equally to all people: Sacia Board Secretary Saikia said to Cricbage, BCCI believes that people may have different opinions, because people have the right to express their views in the democratic system. “
Our policy applies equally to all team members – players, coaches, managers, assistant employees and all involved. It has been implemented keeping in mind the interests of all.
The BCCI Secretary emphasized that this policy has not been made recently nor has it been introduced suddenly. He said, “This policy has not been prepared overnight; it has been applicable for decades, it was implemented from the days of our president Roger Binny’s play.
He further said, the new policy is the amendment of the previous policy, which describes the presence of players in practice matches, match schedules, seizures, goods, movement of the team and other activities. Its purpose is the solidarity and unity of the team. “
Devjit Saikia became the BCCI secretary of ICC Chief Jai Shah. He will remain the Secretary till September 2025.
It is better to come to family in difficult times- Kohli Prior to IPL 2025, when RCB Innovation Lab was questioned about the family’s role on difficult tours during the Indian Sports Summit, he said, “It is very difficult to explain to people to explain that every time something is getting very difficult with you, it is how good it is to come back to your family.”
They said,
I do not think people understand what its price is on a large scale. It disappoints me that people who have no control over the situation, they are forced into conversation and are said to be kept away.
This photo is after Team India’s victory in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. After the victory of the Indian team, Kohli hugged his wife Anushka Sharma.
Everyone needs a family: Kapil Dev Kapil Dev in Delhi said at the Grant Thornton Invitational Program- Everyone needs a family, the players themselves to balance the family and the team.
The captain who won the 1983 World Cup to India said-
Okay, I don’t know, this is a personal matter. I think this is the decision of the Cricket Board. I think you need a family, but you also need to live with the team all the time. In our time, not the Cricket Board, but we used to decide ourselves that the first phase of the tour was dedicated to cricket. Whereas in the second phase, one should enjoy living with the family. It should have balance.
Earlier on Sunday, Virat Kohli supported the family to keep the family together in a foreign tour.
Mohammed Shami’s mother went to watch the final match during the Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli touching Shami’s mother’s feet after the match.
Rohit raised the issue of keeping the family with While announcing the Champions Trophy team, Rohit Sharma was heard saying to Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar that I would have to talk to the Chief Secretary for the new BCCI rules. Rohit had said that all the players are worried about this issue and are constantly calling them.
10 points of BCCI guidelines …
1. Will not be able to travel with family Players will not be able to travel with family and wives throughout the tour. Especially on foreign tours, this rule will work more, so that the performance of the players does not affect. Family and wives will be able to stay together for 7 days for a tour of 45 days. If a player has to travel separately with the family or separately, permission will have to be obtained from the head coach and the chairman of the selection committee.
This photo of Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma has been tested. Along with Jaspreet Bumrah’s wife Sanjana.
2. It will be necessary to play domestic cricket The players of the Indian team have been made mandatory to play in the domestic tournament. Not only this, the performance of the domestic tournament in the selection of the team will be considered as the basis. If a player does not play domestic cricket for some reason, then the board will have to inform the board. Also, permission will have to be obtained from the chairman of the selection committee.
3. Won’t be able to carry more goods Players will not be able to take much goods in the tour. If the player’s goods are overweight, then you have to pay for it. The board has also issued separate guidelines of weight and goods.
Lugge Policy …
- Long tour (over 30 days) players: 5 pieces (3 suitcases +2 kit bags) or up to 150 kg. Support Staff: 2 pieces (2 large +1 small suitcases) or up to 80 kg.
- Short tour (less than 30 days) players: 4 pieces (2 suitcases +2 kit bags) or up to 120 kg. Support Staff: 2 pieces (2 suitcases) or up to 60 kg.
- Home Series Player: 4 pieces (2 suitcases +2 kit bags) or up to 120 kg. Support Staff: 2 pieces (2 suitcases) or up to 60 kg.
4. Separate goods will have to be sent to Center of Excellence All players will have to contact the team management to send goods or personal items during the training cap in the Center of Excellence Bangalore. If an object is sent in different ways, then the coming extra cost will have to be raised.
5. No tour or series will have private staff The player’s private staff (eg- personal manager, chefs, assistants and security) will not go in any series or tour. The board does not get permission for this.
Gaurav Arora, the manager of Indian coach Gautam Gambhir, was with him on a tour of Australia. They were also seen with the team in the team bus and dressing room. This photo is on 19 October 2024, which was posted on Gaurav’s birthday.
6. It is mandatory to be present in practice session Now every player will have to be present in the practice session. No practice will leave the session quickly. During the series or tournament, one will have to go to the bus with the team from one venue to another. The board has made this rule for bonding among the players.
7. No player will be able to advertise No player will be allowed a personal shoot in a series and tour. During this time no player will be able to advertise. The board has taken this decision so that the players do not distract.
8. Family does not have much time on foreign tour If a player lasts for 45 days on a foreign tour, his wife and a child younger than 18 years old can stay with him for 2 weeks in a series. During this time, BCCI will bear the expenses of their stay, but the rest of the expenses will have to be borne.
On the other hand, only after a conversation with the coach and the captain, anyone (family or any other) can come to the player on a final date. At the same time, if a player breaks the rules, then the coach, captain and GM operation will be responsible for it. The player will bear the expenses after the deadline ends.
This photo is of T20 World Cup 2024 final. Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika Sajdeh was with him during the World Cup.
9. Must participate in official shoots and functions Every player will have to participate in BCCI’s official shoot, promotion and any other program. This decision has been taken for the promotion of the game and the benefit of stakeholders.
10. Players will not be able to come home soon when the series is over Every player will have to live with the team until the tour is over. The player will have to live with the team even when the series is over. Each player will return to the scheduled date along with the team. During this time no player will be able to go home soon. This decision has been taken for team bonding.
Warning of strict action on not accepting guidelines The board has instructed all the players to strictly follow the guidelines. Not only this, disciplinary action has also been warned if the rules are not followed. If a player is unable to follow any instructions, then he will have to take permission from the chairman and head coach of the selection committee.
If a player breaks the rules, the board will not let it play in tournaments, series and even IPL. Apart from this, the board can also eliminate the salary of the players and their contracts.