Mandatory domestic cricket, restriction on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and a bar on individual endorsements during series were among a slew of measures that the BCCI unveiled on Thursday in a 10-point policy to promote “discipline and unity” in the embattled national cricket team.
Non-compliance would invite sanctions, including cuts in their retainer fee from central contracts and a bar on participating in the cash-rich Indian Premier League.
The measures have been announced in the wake of the team’s disastrous tour of Australia which was preceded by a series whitewash against New Zealand at home.
The Board has approved only a two-week window for families to stay with the players during overseas tours, besides imposing restrictions on personal staff, and commercial shoots.
“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 states.
“Additionally, the BCCI reserves the right to take disciplinary action against a player which may include sanction against the player concerned 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 warns.
The document also states that from now on, players won’t be allowed to travel separately during a tour and will also be discouraged from leaving early in case a tour or a match ends early.
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