Team India’s Players will Abide by the Tightened BCCI Strict Guidelines  

The BCCI has presented strict new rules to motivate the Indian team to improve their results in international cricket. A meeting was held after the recent 1-3 series defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir, as well as representatives of the selection committee, attended.

The Tournament that Forced the Action  

One factor that influenced the implementation of the new rules was the Indian team’s poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The players performed modestly in both batting and bowling, and this applies to both young players and experienced cricketers. Only Jasprit Bumrah deserved a kind word thanks to his 32 wickets, which were the best in the tournament.  

New Strict Guidelines from BCCI  

In a bid to improve the results  of the Indian team, the BCCI has introduced several new guidelines. These aim to strengthen discipline, concentration, and cohesion among the players. Here are two of these guidelines:  

Reduced Family Stays  

To keep cricketers as focused as possible on the game, the BCCI now restricts their family members from staying together. Earlier, they could stay with them for the entire 45-day tour. This period has now been reduced by two weeks.   

Team Bus Rides are Now Mandatory 

Another strict rule the BCCI introduced is mandatory travel by players on the official squad  bus. Instances of cricketers traveling individually will no longer be allowed. The last time this was allowed was the recent Australia series, which the Indian team lost. The new rule is expected to help foster unity within the team and eliminate distractions.  

Purpose of the New Rules  

The rules presented by the BCCI aim to change the culture of the Indian cricket team. The board intends to strengthen the bond between the players and eliminate distractions, which, it is envisioned, will help improve results on the field.  

The BCCI is prepared for likely criticism from players and fans. However, the board is confident that the new rules will help address issues of inconsistency and poor performance. Overall, they should help India return to the top of world cricket.