former Australia National cricket team player Ian Healy spoke about BCCI's move to make things disciplined in Indian cricket. He said the way they presented the guidelines meant they admitted they had let discipline slip away from the team.
the India The national cricket team has been in the headlines over the past few weeks. This comes after reports of indiscipline during the match border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Head coach Gautam Gambhir The same was reported to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
BCCI issues guidelines for players, says all players must make themselves available for domestic cricket
Following this, the BCCI issued guidelines for the players and took some aggressive steps. They have issued 10-point guidelines, according to which, all players will have to be available for domestic cricket and will have to “remain for the duration of the scheduled training sessions and travel together to and from the venue”.
Apart from this, the policy also saw BCCI introducing restrictions on the time players spend with their families during the tour. Families of players will be allowed to participate for only two weeks in the 45-day tour.
Tough and strong response from Indian cricket authorities who admitted they let their national team's discipline slip badly – Ian Healy
With the BCCI introducing the guidelines, former Australian cricketer Ian Healy described it as a reshaping of Indian cricket. He said that this was a strict response from the administrative body after the lack of discipline among the players. Speaking to SEN Radio, he explained:
“Reshaping Indian cricket. Tough and strong response from Indian cricket authorities who admit they have let their national team's discipline slip badly.”
Australia – as well as other countries – should be aware of the extent to which things can go off the rails without the effects being noticed. – Ian Healy
Ian Healy, who represented Australia in 119 Tests and 168 ODIs between 1988 and 1999, said other cricket boards needed to be vigilant and take note of things happening. He explained:
“It was extraordinary reading that the following issues could remain unaddressed for so long. Perhaps officials and players did not respect the dream of representing a powerhouse in this sport.
“Australia – as well as other countries – needs to be aware of how far things can go off the rails without noticing the effects. Be vigilant. Take it all in stride.”
The BCCI also stated that all players will now have to travel with the team. Earlier, some top cricketers were also traveling to and from stadiums in personal cars, which the BCCI operations team will arrange with the help of state units.
The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry also banned personal managers or player assistants and support staff from staying at the team hotel. Apart from this, no player will be allowed to carry their own chef or hairdresser on tour.
