BCCI adopted strictness, issued instructions for players, ban on personal staff, photoshoots during the tour

Last Updated:January 16, 2025, 11:49 PM IST

The Indian Cricket Board issued 10 policies to promote discipline and unity in the Indian team, in which it is mandatory to play domestic cricket, banning the presence of family and personal staff on tour.

New DelhiThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday (January 16) has issued a new policy to promote 'discipline and unity' in the national cricket team. Which includes many things like mandatory playing in domestic cricket, ban on presence of family and personal staff on tour and ban on personal advertising during the series.

Players not following this policy will be fined, including deducting their fees from central contracts and being banned from participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL). These instructions have been announced after the poor performance of the team in the tour of Australia. Earlier, India also had to face a clean sweep against New Zealand.

The board has approved only a two-week period for families to stay with players during foreign tours. Apart from this, restrictions have been imposed on photo shoots related to personal staff and business. It is said in the policy of the board, any player who does not follow it. Any disciplinary action deemed appropriate by BCCI may be taken against him.

The policy further read, “Further, BCCI reserves the right to take disciplinary action against any player which may include debarring the concerned player from participating in all tournaments conducted by BCCI including the IPL and forfeiture of retainer money or matches under BCCI's player contract. “May include deductions from fees.” This document also states that from now on players will not be allowed to travel separately during the tour and no one will be allowed to leave early in case the tour or match ends early.