
BCCI, Gautam Gambhir end ’star culture’ in Indian team; Board issues 10-point directive to promote ’discipline, unity’
Live MintThe Board of Control for Cricket in India issued a 10-point directive for all players on Thursday, aiming to end the ‘star culture’ in the Indian dressing room and promote unity and discipline. The decision comes in the aftermath of India's woeful run in the Test series against New Zealand and Australia, which also cost Rohit Sharma's men a place in the World Test Championship final. It is believed that the restrictions came in consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, who met the BCCI officials in Mumbai for a review meeting on January 11. BCCI's 10-point directive for the players As per BCCI guidelines, all players must play domestic matches to remain eligible for selection in the Indian national team and central contracts.
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