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BCCI Takes Tough Stance, Restricts Players' Family Travel On Tours: Sources
New Delhi: Following India’s disappointing performance in Test cricket, including a 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand and a 1-3 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, the BCCI has implemented strict measures to address the situation. Among these is a decision to restrict players’ wives and families from accompanying them on tours to improve focus and performance.
The decision was made during a review meeting held on Saturday in Mumbai, attended by BCCI officials, head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and captain Rohit Sharma.
The board has reinstated an earlier rule, scrapped during the Covid-19 pandemic, limiting the presence of family members during tours. As per new restrictions, wives and families will not be allowed to travel with the players for the entirety of a tour, sources told IANS.
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