BCCI's brutal 10-point diktat shocks Team India, targets Kohli-Rohit, IPL bans violators - ORSOLTECH

The recent failure of the Indian cricket team has forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to tighten restrictions on players.

After India's whitewash at home by New Zealand and the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss to Australia, the BCCI has come up with 10 comprehensive guidelines for the national players to improve overall performance and team unity and violators are likely to be punished. Facing IPL ban.

The Indian Cricket Board has announced strict rules for travel, spouses, luggage and personal staff of players of the Indian cricket team. Players must follow the new policies carefully; Otherwise, violations may result in disciplinary action being taken against them. They will need to obtain prior approval from the Chair of the Selection Committee and the Head Coach for any exceptions.

BCCI provides strict guidelines to revive Indian cricket after recent failures

If Indian players fail to follow any of the new guidelines, they could face suspension from BCCI tournaments, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), deductions from agents or match fees. This step has been taken to ensure accountability and the importance of prioritizing Indian cricket.

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The BCCI document states: “All players are expected to strictly adhere to the above guidelines. Any exceptions or deviations must be approved in advance by the Chairman of the Selection Committee and the Head Coach. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action at its discretion.” Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry is suitable.

The statement also read: “In addition, the BCCI reserves the right to take disciplinary action against any player, which may include (1) imposing a penalty on the player concerned from participating in all tournaments conducted by the BCCI, including Indian Premier League, and (ii) deduction from retainer amount/match fee under BCCI player contract This measure ensures accountability and reinforces the importance of adhering to established policies and prioritizing Indian cricket.

The latest BCCI policy also mandates the participation of all players in domestic cricket to ensure that players remain connected to the domestic cricket ecosystem, promote talent development, maintain match fitness and strengthen the overall domestic structure.

The new policies of the Indian cricket team emphasize team unity

Meanwhile, the Indian Cricket Board has also taken some stringent measures to enhance discipline and team unity among players during matches and training sessions. According to the new policy, all players must travel with the team, which discourages separate travel arrangements with families to maintain “discipline” and “team cohesion.”

However, if someone wants to relax this rule, they must obtain prior approval from the head coach and the chair of the selection committee. Now, Indian players will not be allowed to have personal staff, such as managers, cooks, assistants and security personnel, during tours or series unless specifically approved by the board.

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The Board of Directors took this step to streamline operations and reduce logistical complexities. Now, the players will have to be with the Indian cricket team until the official conclusion of the series or tour, even if the matches end earlier than the scheduled time, in order to enhance team bonding and avoid disruptions in the overall team dynamics.

These new policies aim to maintain “the highest standards of professionalism and discipline within Team India. By strengthening unity and ensuring operational efficiency, we can create an environment in which players thrive and perform to their fullest potential.”