Exclusive: BCCI introduces 10-point disciplinary guidelines, warns of penalties
2 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: BCCI introduces 10-point disciplinary guidelines, warns of penalties

India Today  

In an exclusive policy document accessed by India Today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has unveiled a stringent set of 10-point disciplinary guidelines. The Full Text of Policy Document for Team India Objective: To establish guidelines that promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment while ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during tours and series. Participation in Domestic Matches Participation in domestic matches is mandatory for players to remain eligible for selection in the national team and for central contracts, as per BCCI guidelines. Family Travel Policy The family travel policy is designed to balance players’ personal well-being with team commitments: Eligibility: Players absent from India for more than 45 days during overseas tours may be joined by their partners and children for one visit per series lasting up to two weeks. Completion of Tours Players must stay with the team until the scheduled end of the match series or tour, even if matches conclude earlier than planned.

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BCCI family policy won't change: Secretary Saikia reacts to Virat Kohli complaint
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6 days, 5 hours 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
Top News
6 days, 14 hours 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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6 days, 15 hours 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 …

BCCI brings strict rules for IPL 2025: Family not allowed in dressing room, travel by team bus mandatory for all players
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

BCCI brings strict rules for IPL 2025: Family not allowed in dressing room, travel by team bus mandatory for all players

Hindustan Times  

Taking their strict policy of drawing regulations for Team India forward, the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced some new regulations in the Indian Premier League that make it mandatory for the players to travel in the team bus and restrict the entry of family members and friends inside the player and match officials area before and during …

No Permission! BCCI's Strict Order For Players Ahead Of IPL 2025
2 weeks, 6 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 …

BCCI cracks the whip for all ten franchises ahead of IPL 2025 opener, preparations for home games to be affected
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BCCI cracks the whip for all ten franchises ahead of IPL 2025 opener, preparations for home games to be affected

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League 2025 edition will get underway on March 22 with the opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. "In advance of the first match of the season and as set out in the Stadium Agreement, teams may have up to seven practice sessions of up to three hours …

'Family Members Allowed To Stay With Players': BCCI 'Reportedly' Takes U-Turn On 10-Point Diktat Ahead Of Champions Trophy
1 month 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: BCCI allows families to attend one match, prior permission needed
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: BCCI allows families to attend one match, prior permission needed

India Today  

Indian cricketers are allowed to take their families to only one match in the Champions Trophy 2025, India Today has learnt. "While the focus remains on team bonding and ensuring players are together without any distractions, the BCCI has decided to allow cricketers to take their family members to one match during the Champions Trophy. Players will have to inform …

27 bags, 17 bats: Team India star cricketer made BCCI pay for 250 kg luggage during Australia tour, says report
1 month, 1 week ago

27 bags, 17 bats: Team India star cricketer made BCCI pay for 250 kg luggage during Australia tour, says report

Live Mint  

While the Board of Control for Cricket in India rolled out a new set of rules, including a cap on the weight of luggage the players can carry for overseas assignments, an interesting piece of information has come to light from India's tour of Australia. According to a report by Dainik Jagran, a Team India star player made the BCCI …

Star India player carried 27 bags to Australia for BGT, forced BCCI to impose new baggage rule: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Star India player carried 27 bags to Australia for BGT, forced BCCI to impose new baggage rule: Report

Firstpost  

A senior Indian player reportedly carried 27 bags to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, resulting in the BCCI having to pay excess luggage fees to airlines in lakhs. In a move to keep a check on excessive luggage costs, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has introduced new baggage restrictions for players and support staff on international …

'Star' Indian cricketer carried 27 bags to Australia, BCCI paid in lakhs; others got influenced; hint – he has 17 bats
1 month, 1 week ago

'Star' Indian cricketer carried 27 bags to Australia, BCCI paid in lakhs; others got influenced; hint – he has 17 bats

Hindustan Times  

Team India's unsatisfactory performance Down Under not too long ago, which resulted in them losing the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia, led to several changes in Indian cricket. This rule was apparently put together because a 'star player' took with him to Australia luggage worth 250 kgs. If a player's luggage exceeds 150 kgs… Moreover, the report further claims that …

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 denies permission; families not allowed to travel with team India for Champions Trophy
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

No personal vehicles for players in Kolkata as BCCI rules enforced before ENG T20Is
2 months ago

No personal vehicles for players in Kolkata as BCCI rules enforced before ENG T20Is

India Today  

The Cricket Association of Bengal has put restrictions on the personal travel of players ahead of the first T20I against England following the imposition of the strict directives by the BCCI. The BCCI formed strict rules for players after their recent series loss against Australia as they cut short the stay of families during foreign tours, put restrictions on personal …

'Who told you about these rules? Has it come from BCCI?': Rohit Sharma fumes after question on family restrictions
2 months ago

'Who told you about these rules? Has it come from BCCI?': Rohit Sharma fumes after question on family restrictions

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma was not interested in addressing reports about the Board of Control of Cricket in India implementing strict rules for players to adhere to during tours. As reported by the Hindustan Times, the board had put out a 10-point diktat "to promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment while ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during …

Rohit Sharma snaps at reporter over new rules: Has it come officially from BCCI?
2 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma snaps at reporter over new rules: Has it come officially from BCCI?

India Today  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma was visibly irked during the Champions Trophy squad announcement press conference when asked about a set of new rules reportedly introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. As reported by India Today, the BCCI has introduced a new set of rules to install "discipline and unity" within the national team after back-to-back series …

BCCI new rules not a punishment, Indian team not a school: Ajit Agarkar
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI new rules not a punishment, Indian team not a school: Ajit Agarkar

India Today  

India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar shared his views on the newly formed 10-point diktat for the Indian cricket team after their poor show in the recent series against Australia. Recently, Agarkar commented on the reasoning behind bringing the new rules in place and revealed that the management observed in the last few months that they needed some changes and hence …

BCCI, Gautam Gambhir end ’star culture’ in Indian team; Board issues 10-point directive to promote ’discipline, unity’
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI, Gautam Gambhir end ’star culture’ in Indian team; Board issues 10-point directive to promote ’discipline, unity’

Live Mint  

The 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 …

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 …

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 …

BCCI issues 10-point diktat for players as coach seeks to end "Star Culture"
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI issues 10-point diktat for players as coach seeks to end "Star Culture"

The Hindu  

Cracking the whip on the Indian cricket team's "star culture", the BCCI on Thursday unveiled a 10-point policy to promote "discipline and unity", making domestic cricket mandatory, imposing restriction on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and banning individual commercial endorsements during ongoing series. "This policy ensures that players remain connected to the domestic cricket ecosystem, fostering …

BCCI cracks whip, makes domestic cricket participation mandatory in 10-point diktat; lists IPL ban as part of punishment
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI cracks whip, makes domestic cricket participation mandatory in 10-point diktat; lists IPL ban as part of punishment

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the dreadful show in the recently-completed Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, where India lost 1-3, preceded by an unprecedented 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India cracked a whip as the board is all set to impose stricter protocols with the Indian cricket team, which includes mandatory domestic cricket, restriction …

BCCI Goes 'Gambhir Way': 10-point diktat for players as coach seeks to end "Star Culture"
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI Goes 'Gambhir Way': 10-point diktat for players as coach seeks to end "Star Culture"

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Cracking the whip on the Indian cricket team's "star culture", the BCCI on Thursday unveiled a 10-point policy to promote "discipline and unity", making domestic cricket mandatory, imposing restriction on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and banning individual commercial endorsements during ongoing series. BCCI Goes 'Gambhir Way': 10-point diktat for players as coach seeks …

BCCI implements 10-point guideline to uphold 'professionalism and discipline,' warns of action for non-compliance
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI implements 10-point guideline to uphold 'professionalism and discipline,' warns of action for non-compliance

Firstpost  

From making domestic cricket mandatory to limiting travel of wives and girlfriends on overseas tours, the BCCI on Thursday implement a stringent 10-point changes to player regulations for the Indian cricket team to “uphold professionalism and discipline”. Cracking the whip against the players, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to implement massive changes to the player …

BCCI bans shoots during series, restricts personal staff for cricketers in policy review
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI bans shoots during series, restricts personal staff for cricketers in policy review

Live Mint  

Aiming to bring discipline in the Indian Cricket Team and improve players' performances, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced restrictions on personal staff and the presence of players' families on tours in a new policy, PTI reported. Not only this, the BCCI imposed restrictions on players from engaging in personal shoots or endorsements during ongoing …

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 comes up with ten-point policy, severe sanctions if not followed
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI comes up with ten-point policy, severe sanctions if not followed

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: If a BCCI document in circulation is to be believed, players falling foul of a new ten-point guideline could face sanctions, including being banned from the cash-rich Indian Premier League. Additionally, the BCCI reserves the right to take disciplinary action against a player which may include sanction against the concerned player from participating in all BCCI conducted tournaments including …

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 asked to not take large contingents during overseas tours, Sunil Gavaskar urges ‘not to hand India cap like that’
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI asked to not take large contingents during overseas tours, Sunil Gavaskar urges ‘not to hand India cap like that’

Live Mint  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar urged the BCCI to not give India caps to players just like that and also asked the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee to trim the size of the contingent during overseas tours in future. In his column for Sportstar, Gavaskar opined that taking a bigger squad, only showed the selector's unsurety in India's plan for Australia. …

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 considering reducing presence of wives on tours, barring managers on team bus
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI considering reducing presence of wives on tours, barring managers on team bus

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering a slew of disciplinary measures in the aftermath of India's disastrous tour of Australia, including limiting the presence of spouses on tours and barring managerial staff of coaches and players from the team bus. The issue of managers of players and coaches was highlighted when the personal manager of a …

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 …

BCCI's new rules after Australia tour disaster, curbs on WAGs' stay during tours
2 months, 1 week ago

BCCI's new rules after Australia tour disaster, curbs on WAGs' stay during tours

India Today  

An unhappy Indian Cricket Board is set to take strict measures against the Indian cricket team after their disastrous tour of Australia. Multiple controversies hurt the Indian team on their tour of Australia - starting from the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin, a player projecting himself as the interim captain and then Rohit Sharma dropping himself from the side in the …

BCCI office-bearers to decide on participation of retired players in overseas leagues; IND vs AFG series moved to Jan 2024
1 year, 8 months ago

BCCI office-bearers to decide on participation of retired players in overseas leagues; IND vs AFG series moved to Jan 2024

The Hindu  

The apex council has authorised the Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers to decide on the participation of India’s retired players in overseas leagues. BCCI clears India’s participation in Asian Games 2022 A lot of India internationals feature in overseas tournaments after retirement, the recent being Ambati Rayudu, who is now part of a T20 league in the …

Cricket Australia will not seek exemption from travel ban but will work to get its IPL players back home
3 years, 10 months ago

Cricket Australia will not seek exemption from travel ban but will work to get its IPL players back home

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Tuesday said it will not seek exemption from a government-imposed travel ban on flights from India but will coordinate with the BCCI to ensure that players from Australia return safely following the suspension of IPL. "CA and the ACA respect the decision of the Australian Government to pause travel from India until at least May 15 and …

AUS vs IND | BCCI only 'protecting its players' by seeking quarantine relaxation for Brisbane Test: Gavaskar
4 years, 2 months ago

AUS vs IND | BCCI only 'protecting its players' by seeking quarantine relaxation for Brisbane Test: Gavaskar

India TV News  

AUS vs IND | BCCI only 'protecting its players' by seeking quarantine relaxation for Brisbane Test: Gavaskar The BCCI has already written to Cricket Australia for relaxation of hard quarantine in Brisbane and the home board has given verbal assurances. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday said that BCCI is only "protecting its players" by seeking a quarantine relaxation …

India vs Australia: 'BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team', Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on Brisbane Test impasse
4 years, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: 'BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team', Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on Brisbane Test impasse

Firstpost  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday said that BCCI is only “protecting its players” by seeking a quarantine relaxation ahead of the fourth Test, just like Queensland health authorities are entitled to shield their people in the wake of fresh COVID-19 cases in Brisbane. The BCCI has already written to Cricket Australia for relaxation of hard quarantine in Brisbane …

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 …

BCCI issues SOPs to state associations for resumption of domestic cricket
4 years, 7 months ago

BCCI issues SOPs to state associations for resumption of domestic cricket

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has issued a detailed guideline, prepared by the board's medical team, to the state associations for the resumption of domestic cricket activities. Any players and support staff suspected of COVID-19 like symptoms should undergo PCR tests. Keeping in line with the ICC guidelines, all players and staff must agree to participate in …

BCCI to Cricket Australia: No beef on menu, plenty of fruits and more veggies
6 years, 4 months ago

BCCI to Cricket Australia: No beef on menu, plenty of fruits and more veggies

India TV News  

The Indian cricket team will be gearing up for a long gruelling tour of Australia starting November which includes 3 T20Is, 4 Tests and 3 ODIs respectively. It is learnt that the BCCI wants 'beef' to be struck of Team India's menu after plenty of heated debates arose during the tour of England when a Tweet was uploaded from the …

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