Rules for family travel, excess baggage fee & more: BCCI’s 10-point diktat for Indian team – Sports News

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has implemented a 10-point policy aimed at promoting discipline and teamwork within the national cricket team. The policy, reportedly recommended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, follows recent disappointing performances and seeks to curb “star culture.”

The policy includes sanctions for non-compliance, such as cuts in central contract retainer fees and bans from tournaments like the Indian Premier League. The measures follow India’s recent losses, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and a series defeat by New Zealand.

Key points of the policy include:

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-Mandatory domestic cricket participation

• Players must remain available for domestic matches to support talent development, match fitness, and the domestic structure.
• Exceptions require prior approval from Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

-Restrictions on family presence during tours

• Families can join players for a maximum of two weeks during tours exceeding 45 days.
• Travel with families requires prior approval and is discouraged to maintain discipline and cohesion.

-Limitations on personal staff

• Players’ personal staff, such as managers and chefs, are restricted unless explicitly approved by the BCCI.

-Commercial endorsement ban during tours

• Players cannot engage in personal endorsement activities or commercial shoots during tours to avoid distractions.

-Mandatory practice attendance

• All players must stay for the entire duration of practice sessions and travel together to and from venues to foster a strong work ethic.

-Excess baggage costs

• Players must adhere to a 150 kg baggage limit for long tours. Excess costs will be borne by individuals.

-Team travel requirement

• Players are expected to travel with the team for matches and practice sessions. Separate travel arrangements require pre-approval.

-Equipment management for NCA

• Players sending equipment or personal items to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) must coordinate with team management and cover any additional costs incurred.

-Mandatory participation in BCCI functions

• Players are required to participate in official BCCI functions and shoots.

-Post-Series stay requirement

• Players must remain with the team even if matches or series end earlier than scheduled.