BCCI Introduces 10-Point Directive: Domestic Cricket Mandatory, Restrictions on Personal Staff and Family During Tours

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.

Mandatory domestic cricket, restriction of family and personal staff on tour, and individual endorsement ban for a series have all been presented in a raft of measures, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India unveiled on Thursday  as part of its 10-point policy measures toward "discipline and unity" in a struggling national 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.

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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 allowed only a two-week window for families to stay with the players during overseas tours, in addition to restricting personal staff and commercial shoots.

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"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.

In addition, the BCCI has also reserved 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 BCCI Player contract," it warns.

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The document further says that from now on, players will not be allowed to travel separately during a tour and would also be discouraged from leaving early in case a tour or a match ends early.

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