BCCI imposes strict guidelines for India players after BGT horror, rolls out new rules for personal staffs including hairstylists, cooks, bodyguards

BCCI's crackdown on Indian cricketers on disciplinary ground

Reportedly, BCCI has explicitly instructed all players that they will no longer be permitted to travel with personal staff, including hairstylists, cooks, and personal security guards to streamline logistical arrangements and potentially reduce costs associated with player travel.

"Players are not allowed to travel with their personal staff ( hairstylist, Cook, personal security guard) on tour anymore," a source privy to the development told ANI.

BCCI has recently taken a series of stringent measures in response to the team's back-to-back underwhelming performance, including the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In addition to restricting players from traveling with personal staff, the BCCI has also imposed limitations on the duration of family visits during overseas tours.

Families of players will now be permitted to join them for only two weeks during 45-day long tours. This decision aims to maintain a focused and disciplined environment for the team while on tour.

The BCCI is also stressing on the fitness standards, a regime introduced under Virat Kohli. The board aims to prioritise fitness as a key selection criterion, rather than solely focusing on injury prevention in the face of a demanding schedule. To this end, the Yo-Yo test is set to be reintroduced, ensuring players meet stringent fitness benchmarks. Not jus this, the BCCI has introduced new travel and luggage restrictions.