BCCI’s new rules for Team India: Wives have limited stay on tours!
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI’s new rules for Team India: Wives have limited stay on tours!

Deccan Chronicle  

Following Team India’s underwhelming performance during their recent tour of Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is evaluating new guidelines aimed at improving focus and discipline during future tours. These proposed measures seek to balance professional commitments with players’ personal lives while enhancing overall team performance. “Family visits can divert players’ attention from their mission, affecting team performance. Navigating the Tightrope The BCCI faces the challenge of crafting policies that ensure players’ well-being while fostering team unity and discipline.

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Despite Virat Kohli's complaint, BCCI says family policy for Team India players will not change
6 days, 12 hours ago

Despite Virat Kohli's complaint, BCCI says family policy for Team India players will not change

Firstpost  

Despite Virat Kohli expressing concerns over the restrictions on family members accompanying Team India players during tours, the BCCI has made it clear that the policy will remain unchanged. Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary general Devajit Saikia has refuted reports that the cricketing body was willing to relax rules related to family members’ presence on overseas tours. …

Kapil Dev reacts after Virat Kohli takes a dig at BCCI over 'no family' rule: 'We didn't wait for board to tell us...'
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1 week ago

Kapil Dev reacts after Virat Kohli takes a dig at BCCI over 'no family' rule: 'We didn't wait for board to tell us...'

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI's decision to limit the presence of family on tours has created a ripple effect on Indian cricketers. Kapil Dev spoke about BCCI's family diktat after recent remarks from Virat Kohli As per the new protocols, a cricketer’s family is no longer allowed to travel with them on tours that are less than 15 days. Hence, for the Champions …

BCCI likely to ease rules on families travelling with players on tours: Sources
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1 week, 1 day ago

BCCI likely to ease rules on families travelling with players on tours: Sources

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering a more flexible approach to its policy regarding players' families accompanying them on international tours. BCCI likely to ease rules on families travelling with players on tours: Sources This potential relaxation of rules comes after Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru …

BCCI mulling a U-turn on family policy after Virat Kohli's open criticism: Report
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1 week, 1 day ago

BCCI mulling a U-turn on family policy after Virat Kohli's open criticism: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India might reconsider changing its family policy. This comes days after star batter Virat Kohli openly criticised the new rule, talking about the importance of having loved ones nearby, as competitive sports can become lonely if performances are not up to the mark. After Virat Kohli's open criticism, the BCCI might consider changing …

Kapil Dev backs family presence on tours, calls for balanced approach
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1 week, 1 day ago

Kapil Dev backs family presence on tours, calls for balanced approach

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former India captain Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate about family involvement during cricket tours, stating that a balance between team commitments and personal life is essential. Responding to Virat Kohli's recent comments that no player would want to "sit alone and sulk", Kapil Dev emphasized the importance of family support while also maintaining …

After Virat Kohli's criticism, BCCI may rethink family stay policy: Sources
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1 week, 1 day ago

After Virat Kohli's criticism, BCCI may rethink family stay policy: Sources

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India may consider making changes to its family stay policy if players wish to have their families and close ones accompany them on tour for extended periods, sources have told India Today. This development comes just days after Virat Kohli expressed his disappointment with the policy, stressing the importance of players spending time …

Virat Kohli on Family, Retirement & Australia Tour: Key Takeaways from RCB Summit
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli on Family, Retirement & Australia Tour: Key Takeaways from RCB Summit

The Hindu  

Ahead of IPL 2025, Virat Kohli spoke candidly at the RCB Innovational Lab Indian Sports Summit, addressing key aspects of his cricketing journey. Kohli Advocates for Families on Indian Tours “It’s very difficult to explain how grounding it is to just come back to your family every time something intense happens on the outside.” He criticised the idea of keeping …

'Rather than commenting on this, concentrate on what we can control': India pacer's verdict on BCCI's family diktat
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1 week, 2 days ago

'Rather than commenting on this, concentrate on what we can control': India pacer's verdict on BCCI's family diktat

Hindustan Times  

India and Delhi Capitals bowler Mohit Sharma reacted to BCCI's revised policy regarding family members accompanying players on tours. While the debate has drawn strong reactions from cricketers, including Virat Kohli, Mohit had a rather balanced verdict, emphasizing that players should focus on what is within their control. Rather than commenting on such matters, we should concentrate on what we …

"Some things are beyond our control": Mohit Sharma on BCCI's family policy
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1 week, 3 days ago

"Some things are beyond our control": Mohit Sharma on BCCI's family policy

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Delhi Capitals seamer Mohit Sharma has shared his views on the recent Board of Control for Cricket in India directives regarding families accompanying players on tours, taking a neutral stance on the debate. "Some things are beyond our control": Mohit Sharma on BCCI's family policy As per the new policy, families, including partners and children, can only …

"Don't want to go to my room, sit alone and sulk": Virat bats for family's presence during tours
1 week, 3 days ago

"Don't want to go to my room, sit alone and sulk": Virat bats for family's presence during tours

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, : Star India batter Virat Kohli has batted for the presence of families on Team India's tours, saying that having them around brings a balance and normalcy, especially when players face tough times, reported ESPNCricinfo. "Don't want to go to my room, sit alone and sulk": Virat bats for family's presence during tours Virat's comments come after the Board …

Virat Kohli on BCCI's family restriction rule: Don't want to sit alone and sulk
1 week, 3 days ago

Virat Kohli on BCCI's family restriction rule: Don't want to sit alone and sulk

India Today  

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli opened up BCCI’s new rule on restricting families while players are on tour. "It's very difficult to explain to people how grounding it is to just come back to your family every time you have something which is intense, which happens on the outside," Kohli said at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innovation Lab Indian Sports …

No Permission! BCCI's Strict Order For Players Ahead Of IPL 2025
3 weeks, 1 day ago

No Permission! BCCI's Strict Order For Players Ahead Of IPL 2025

ABP News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has introduced new regulations for Indian Premier League 2025, prohibiting players from bringing family members into the dressing room, Cricbuzz reported. The board has made it mandatory for players to travel by the team bus before and during IPL matches, a rule already enforced for Team India during international games. No entry …

'Family Members Allowed To Stay With Players': BCCI 'Reportedly' Takes U-Turn On 10-Point Diktat Ahead Of Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

'Family Members Allowed To Stay With Players': BCCI 'Reportedly' Takes U-Turn On 10-Point Diktat Ahead Of Champions Trophy

ABP News  

Indian players might just have received a huge positive news ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, as BCCI have reportedly taken a U-turn on their 'famous' 10-point Diktat they had earlier announced in January. India's failure in red-ball cricket forced BCCI to release a new set of rules for the players, as the board stated 'discipline' their major …

Champions Trophy 2025: Family members to not accompany Indian cricketers as BCCI's strict rule comes into effect
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Family members to not accompany Indian cricketers as BCCI's strict rule comes into effect

Firstpost  

The BCCI’s 10-point guidelines unveiled last month state that family members can accompany cricketers for up to two weeks in a tour comprising 45 days or more. The 10-point guidelines announced by the board in January will be firmly in place for the ICC Champions Trophy with families barred from accompanying players flying to Dubai on Saturday, 15 February. Some …

BCCI’s big decision: Indian board turns strict on players for Champions Trophy 2025, puts family policy into full effect
1 month, 1 week ago

BCCI’s big decision: Indian board turns strict on players for Champions Trophy 2025, puts family policy into full effect

Live Mint  

The Indian players won't be permitted to take their wives or families to Dubai for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, thus abiding by the strict rules laid by the Board of Control for Cricket in India last month in the aftermath of their Border-Gavaskar Trophy debacle in Australia. It comes into effect for the first time with ICC Champions Trophy …

Champions Trophy 2025: Families not to travel with Team India
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Families not to travel with Team India

The Hindu  

Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament. Given that the the duration of the tour is just over three weeks even if the final on March 9 is taken into consideration, …

Families not to travel with Indian players for Champions Trophy to Dubai: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Families not to travel with Indian players for Champions Trophy to Dubai: Report

India Today  

Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament. Given that the duration of the tour is just over three weeks, even if the final on March 9 is taken into consideration, the …

'Is a single guy allowed to bring someone to hotel bar?': Clarke dissects 'touchy' BCCI diktat over wives, partners
2 months ago

'Is a single guy allowed to bring someone to hotel bar?': Clarke dissects 'touchy' BCCI diktat over wives, partners

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his concerns over the BCCI’s new guidelines, which limit the family time of Indian men's cricketers. “The one I found hard, because throughout my career, we went both sides with players, wives, and partners only being allowed sometimes, not being allowed on other times, then being allowed the whole time," Clarke shared during …

Wives are easy targets, they distract from the real failings
2 months ago

Wives are easy targets, they distract from the real failings

The Hindu  

At the turn of the century, England cricketer Darren Gough said that international cricket had become a single man’s game. Gambhir’s view Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has conveyed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India that the presence of wives on tour was a reason for the poor showing in Australia. Misplaced blame There are enough cricketing reasons …

England skipper Buttler backs family presence during tours amid BCCI new diktat
2 months ago

England skipper Buttler backs family presence during tours amid BCCI new diktat

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: As Indian players gear up for reduced time with families during lengthy tours abroad owing to a BCCI diktat, England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on long overseas assignments is "really important" and does not affect the game "too much". Limited time with family members on tours was a contentious clause in the BCCI's …

‘Families on tour is important, doesn’t affect cricket’ - Jos Buttler amid BCCI’s new player guidelines
2 months ago

‘Families on tour is important, doesn’t affect cricket’ - Jos Buttler amid BCCI’s new player guidelines

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India recently issued guidelines that restricted the players from having their families for more than 14 days in a long tour, which lasts more than 45 days. This has created tremendous controversy as India captain Rohit Sharma was heard telling chief selector Ajit Agarkar about talking to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia about the …

Indian players didn’t bond in Australia, stayed in different hotels, took family to…: Why BCCI issued strict WAGs policy
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian players didn’t bond in Australia, stayed in different hotels, took family to…: Why BCCI issued strict WAGs policy

Hindustan Times  

The acronym WAGs – Wives And Girlfriends – first made its way into sporting lexicon in the early 2000s, referencing the partners of England’s football players travelling with the national team. It truly caught the consciousness of the English fan during the 2006 World Cup in Germany when tabloids, primarily but not exclusively, featured the footballing experts of David Beckham’s …

Harbhajan Singh questions BCCI’s family restriction diktat on Team India tours: ‘Have we lost because of them?’
2 months, 1 week ago

Harbhajan Singh questions BCCI’s family restriction diktat on Team India tours: ‘Have we lost because of them?’

Live Mint  

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has voiced strong criticism against the Board of Control for Cricket in India's recent decision to impose restrictions on family visits during Team India tours. The BCCI unveiled a 10-point policy to promote "discipline and unity" in the embattled national cricket team. Non-compliance would invite sanctions, including cuts in their retainer fee from central contracts …

BCCI Issues 10-Point Policy To Promote Discipline, Unity in Team
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI Issues 10-Point Policy To Promote Discipline, Unity in Team

Deccan Chronicle  

The Board of Cricket Council of India has set guidelines for senior cricketers following Team India’s defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. BCCI said the aim is to promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment while ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during tours and series. It also inspires emerging players by providing them with opportunities to compete …

Anushka Sharma can't stay with Virat Kohli for more than 14 days during India tours: What BCCI family travel policy says
2 months, 1 week ago

Anushka Sharma can't stay with Virat Kohli for more than 14 days during India tours: What BCCI family travel policy says

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI is on the move. File photo of Anushka Sharma and Dipika Pallikal The diktat starts by emphasising the importance of domestic cricket, making it "mandatory for players to remain eligible for selection in the national team and for central contracts" and ends with a polite reminder to the players that they are "expected to adhere strictly to the …

BCCI's 10-point guideline for Team India: Focus on stronger team culture and other takeaways from landmark announcement
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI's 10-point guideline for Team India: Focus on stronger team culture and other takeaways from landmark announcement

Firstpost  

The BCCI went public with their new rules for members of the Indian cricket team as well as support staff after the fallout of India’s horror show in the Test series against New Zealand as well as the tour of Australia. The biggest takeaway from the BCCI's new rules was the focus on building a stronger team culture by cutting …

India men’s cricketers mandated to play domestic matches, barred from personal shoots during tours
2 months, 1 week ago

India men’s cricketers mandated to play domestic matches, barred from personal shoots during tours

The Hindu  

In the aftermath of the Test series defeat against Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has introduced a stringent set of 10-point disciplinary guidelines. According to the policy document, which Sportstar has seen, the Board has barred players from engaging in personal shoots or endorsements during a series or tour, aiming to avoid distractions. After a review …

BCCI cracks down on indiscipline, new rules introduced on family stay among others
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2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI cracks down on indiscipline, new rules introduced on family stay among others

Op India  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly taking a tough stand on issues of indiscipline among Indian cricketers, with new regulations being discussed to streamline player conduct and commitment. Gautam and one senior player are on the same page on the topic of family stay.” The players will also be barred from taking independent transport to commute …

Gautam Gambhir’s decision to ’discipline’ Indian players forced BCCI to prompt strict action on wives, families: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir’s decision to ’discipline’ Indian players forced BCCI to prompt strict action on wives, families: Report

Live Mint  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to put a time limit on families and wives' stay during international tours, came after head coach Gautam Gambhir complained of indiscipline in the Indian dressing room, according to a report. Following Indian cricketers' return to the country from Australia, Gambhir, along with India captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit …

BCCI enforces strict rules on family travel, bans personal shoots during tours
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI enforces strict rules on family travel, bans personal shoots during tours

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, in its 10-point disciplinary guidelines for the India men’s senior national team players, has introduced strict regulations concerning family travel, baggage limits, and personal Exclusive: BCCI's 10-point rules for senior men's team players These measures follow India’s disappointing loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series in Australia and the team’s failure to …

BCCI limits family time on tours after coach Gautam Gambhir's frustration: Source
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI limits family time on tours after coach Gautam Gambhir's frustration: Source

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to curb family time for the Indian players on international tours. BCCI's reaction came after two woeful Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia under the duo of Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. Speaking to India Today on the conditions of anonymity, sources said that Gambhir wants to root out …

Why BCCI’s restrictions on family members, private travel is a positive step for Indian cricket
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2 months, 1 week ago

Why BCCI’s restrictions on family members, private travel is a positive step for Indian cricket

Firstpost  

BCCI’s restrictions on family members being allowed to travel with Indian cricketers on overseas tours as well as on private travel would not have cropped up had India ended up on winning side in Australia. The latest such endeavour, in an upscale south Mumbai hotel last weekend, is unlikely to spark a similar dramatic outcome, though several significant thoughts, among …

BCCI Bars Wives, Family from Accompanying Players on Tours: Report
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2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI Bars Wives, Family from Accompanying Players on Tours: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

BCCI bars wives, family from accompanying players on tours to better performance; action taken against Gambhir's manager According to a report by Dainik Jagran, BCCI is considering to reimplement the old rule which was relaxed due to COVID-19. An official working in BCCI’s Mumbai office told the national daily that after discussions, the board decided to bar wives and family …

BCCI may restrict players' family time on tours
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI may restrict players' family time on tours

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has discussed various steps, including limiting the time India players get to spend with their families on foreign tours, during a recent review meeting with the team management following the 1-3 Test series loss in Australia, board officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Interestingly, for the best part of …

BCCI plans to limit travel of wives and family members with team during tours
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI plans to limit travel of wives and family members with team during tours

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is planning to revert to its previous policy of not allowing the wives and family members of players to travel with the team for the entire duration of a tour. According to a proposal discussed at last Saturday’s review meeting, the wife or the family of a cricketer can stay with the …

BCCI tightens noose after BGT debacle; puts time limits on wives, families’ stay during tours, stops private travelling
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2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI tightens noose after BGT debacle; puts time limits on wives, families’ stay during tours, stops private travelling

Live Mint  

In the aftermath of India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy debacle in Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to tighten the noose on the players by limiting their wives' and families' stay, especially during overseas tours. Based on a Dainik Jagran report, during overseas tours which are longer than 45 days, wives and families of the players will …

BCCI bars wives, family from accompanying players on tours to better performance; action taken against Gambhir's manager
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI bars wives, family from accompanying players on tours to better performance; action taken against Gambhir's manager

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of India's poor show in Test cricket, where they suffered an unprecedented 0-3 loss against New Zealand at home and lost 1-3 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, the BCCI reportedly took the strict action of barring wives and family from accompanying players on the tours in a bid to improve performance. The decision was taken …

India's tour of Australia: CA shares provisional itinerary with BCCI
4 years, 5 months ago

India's tour of Australia: CA shares provisional itinerary with BCCI

The Hindu  

Having got all the requisite government clearances, Cricket Australia has shared the provisional itinerary of India’s forthcoming tour Down Under with the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Assuming that “teething issues” raised by the BCCI don’t culminate into a stand-off, the tour will start with the first ODI in Sydney on November 27 and culminate with the fourth …

Player Discord Over Wives on Tour a First in Indian Cricket: BCCI
5 years, 8 months ago

Player Discord Over Wives on Tour a First in Indian Cricket: BCCI

The Quint  

"Earlier, during the IPL Finals you had the wife of a very senior BCCI executive tell another senior IPL executive how he should conduct himself and this led to the BCCI executive receiving an earful from the IPL executive. There is general discord and breakdown and egos seem to be running the show with chips on every shoulder that you …

New Zealand players allowed to spend time with families during World Cup breaks
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand players allowed to spend time with families during World Cup breaks

The Hindu  

For some teams, accompanying families can be a distraction in a major tournament but not for New Zealand with head coach Gary Stead encouraging players to spend time with their loved ones during breaks in the ongoing World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board has banned families of cricketers from accompanying them during the World Cup, while partners and families of …

COA's Diana Edulji rubbishes reports of WAGs being allowed for full tour, says 'all news is false'
6 years, 5 months ago

COA's Diana Edulji rubbishes reports of WAGs being allowed for full tour, says 'all news is false'

India TV News  

Committee of Administrators' member Diana Edulji has rubbished all reports and has stated the COA will need more time to discuss the matter. Reports had earlier emerged that Team India captain Virat Kohli requested the BCCI to allow the players' wives and girlfriends to accompany them on overseas tours. On the matter which has been surfacing around the BCCI and …

Kohli wants WAGS on tour; Gambhir says works for some players, not for others
6 years, 5 months ago

Kohli wants WAGS on tour; Gambhir says works for some players, not for others

India Today  

Gautam Gambhir had his say on the issue of player-wives being allowed for entire duration of an overseas tour and according to him, the situation is different for different individuals. The whole issue has come up after Virat Kohli requested Board of Control for Cricket in India to allow the WAGS to stay with the team for the entire duration …

Virat Kohli requests BCCI to prolong stay of players' wives on overseas tour, says report
6 years, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli requests BCCI to prolong stay of players' wives on overseas tour, says report

Firstpost  

The CoA, as per the same report, has reached out to Indian team manager Sunil Subramaniam and told him to make a formal request to change the rule. Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has made a request to Board of Control for Cricket in India to allow the of wives of players and support staff stay with their husbands …

BCCI planning India A tours for women's cricket team
7 years, 6 months ago

BCCI planning India A tours for women's cricket team

India TV News  

In an attempt to create a bigger feeder line for the women's cricket team, the BCCI is planning to introduce more India A tours in near future. "We plan to have India A tours for the women's team besides reviewing the domestic structure. Having more domestic events and A tours will also go a long way in creating big enough …

Ashes: I love having my family on tour, says David Warner
9 years, 7 months ago

Ashes: I love having my family on tour, says David Warner

Firstpost  

Opening batsman David Warner has dismissed suggestions that the presence of wives and girlfriends of Australian cricketers led to their poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series. London: Opening batsman David Warner has dismissed suggestions that the presence of wives and girlfriends of Australian cricketers led to their poor performance in the ongoing Ashes series. Their poor performance has led …

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