After Virat Kohli's criticism, BCCI may rethink family stay policy: Sources
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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 with their loved ones after high-intensity matches, particularly on overseas tours. The BCCI introduced a 10-point disciplinary guideline for senior men's team players following the disastrous tour of Australia earlier in 2025, restricting the time families were allowed to stay with players on overseas tours. World Cup-winning former captain Kapil Dev, speaking to the press on Tuesday, backed Virat Kohli and explained how families travelled with the players on overseas tours during his tenure in the senior national team.

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

BCCI to stick to family travel guidelines, confirms secretary Saikia after Virat Kohli sparks debate
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1 week, 1 day ago

BCCI to stick to family travel guidelines, confirms secretary Saikia after Virat Kohli sparks debate

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has made it clear that it won’t tweak the newly-implemented guidelines, including the 14-day cap on family travelling with the players on overseas tours. Indian cricket team’s Virat Kohli celebrates with his wife Anushka Sharma after India won against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final cricket match, in Dubai, …

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia shuts rumours on board rethinking 'family rule' after Virat Kohli's criticism
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1 week, 1 day ago

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia shuts rumours on board rethinking 'family rule' after Virat Kohli's criticism

Hindustan Times  

India batter Virat Kohli's recent criticism of BCCI's policy towards family on overseas tours sparked reports that the Indian board might rethink the rule. However, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia shut the rumours on Wednesday, confirming that the policy, along with the rest of the newly-formulated SOPs for the Indian team "will remain intact." BCCI reacted to Virat Kohli's criticism of …

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, 1 day 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 family policy won't change: Secretary Saikia reacts to Virat Kohli complaint
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1 week, 1 day ago

BCCI family policy won't change: Secretary Saikia reacts to Virat Kohli complaint

India Today  

The Indian Cricket Board will not be changing its current guidelines for Indian players on overseas tours, said secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday, March 19. Saikia's comments come after Virat Kohli expressed his dissatisfaction with the stricter SOPs, which significantly cut down on family time during overseas tours. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule The BCCI …

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, 2 days 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 …

Virat Kohli's take on BCCI family rules gets Kapil Dev's nod
1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli's take on BCCI family rules gets Kapil Dev's nod

India Today  

Virat Kohli's take on the BCCI's family restrictions rule gets the nod from legendary Indian captain Kapil Dev. Kohli commented on the new rule during the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit and said that players would like to have their families around during long tours, especially when they're going through a rough patch. 'It should blend' Speaking at the …

'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, 3 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, 4 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 …

No Permission! BCCI's Strict Order For Players Ahead Of IPL 2025
3 weeks, 2 days 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, …

BCCI denies permission; families not allowed to travel with team India for Champions Trophy
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BCCI denies permission; families not allowed to travel with team India for Champions Trophy

India TV News  

After an embarrassing 3-1 defeat to Australia in the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India officials issued new policies for all the players to follow. One such policy included that the families of the players are only allowed to travel with the Indian team in case a series or tournament lasts more than 45 …

Families not to travel with Indian players for Champions Trophy to Dubai: Report
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Families can't accompany players, officials during tour of England: PCB
4 years, 9 months ago

Families can't accompany players, officials during tour of England: PCB

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board will not allow players and officials touring England next month to take their families with them due to the precautions being taken to tackle the COVID-19 threat. The English Cricket Board will reportedly spend around half a million pounds on the special chartered flight, which will fly 29 players and 14 officials from Pakistan to England …

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 …

World Cup: PCB allows families to stay with Pakistan players after India match
5 years, 10 months ago

World Cup: PCB allows families to stay with Pakistan players after India match

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has finally allowed its players to have their families with them during the World Cup in England but only after the match against arch-rival India on June 16. PCB had allowed the families to stay with the players during the recent five-match ODI series against England but turned down a similar request for the World Cup …

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 …

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