NEW DELHI: In a major development in Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday made players’ participation in domestic matches mandatory for selection in the national team.
The board also announced a slew of restrictions, including cuts on personal staff and families’ stay during tours.
The whip comes after India’s disappointing show in Australia where the team lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3.

Before the tour Down Under, the team also saw an embarrassing 0-3 whitewash to New Zealand at home.
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The new policies have been created to promote discipline and unity in the team.
Among a slew of measures that the BCCI unveiled, players have also been barred from engaging in personal shoots or endorsements during ongoing series or tour.

In the 10-point diktat, the BCCI mentioned that non-compliance would result in sanctions, including a fee cut and a ban on participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“Any exceptions or deviations must be pre-approved by the Chairman of the Selection Committee and Head Coach. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the BCCI,” the Board policy stated.

“Additionally, the BCCI reserves the right to take disciplinary action against a player which may include sanction against the concerned player from participating in all BCCI conducted tournaments including the Indian Premier League; and deduction from retainer amount/match fees under the BCCI Player contract,” it warned.
Additionally, the policy stated that players must travel together as a team and avoid leaving tours early, even if matches or series conclude ahead of schedule.