BCCI has issued 10 guidelines for Indian cricketers to ensure 'discipline, unity and positive atmosphere' within the team. Among these instructions, it has been strictly enforced to go to the practice or match venue on your own, as well as it has been asked not to keep the wife and children with you for a long time when going on a trip.
Although some guidelines are already in place, this time 10 specific issues have been strictly followed. The cricketers have been warned that if they disobey the instructions, they may not be allowed to play IPL and domestic cricket, and may also be punished by deducting money from their salaries and allowances.
BCCI has taken such a strict stand regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in view of recent bad results. India's Test team has lost the last two series by big margins — 3-0 to New Zealand at home, 3-1 to the hosts in Australia.
BCCI recently held a review meeting on the performance of two consecutive series. Board secretary Debjit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir, Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, chief selector Ajit Agarkar were present in it.
In the meeting, 10 instructions to be followed were finalized to ensure discipline and positive environment among the Indian team. Which has been sent to BCCI contracted players on Thursday itself.
