
Meantime, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the main governing authority for the sport in the country, who supervises the evolution and elevation of cricket in the nation.
Founded on December 1, 1928, the BCCI has been instrumental in bringing Indian cricket to the forefront of international cricketing power.
BCCI Recent Actions and Programs
Finally, in the wake of some recent challenges and to instill better discipline and camaraderie within the Indian cricket team, the BCCI released a 10-points diktat on January 17, 2025.
This new measure intends to tackle concerns about team professionalism, and performance Key measures include:
Players are required to play domestic cricket to stay in contention for national selection and central contracts.
- Travel Rules: Players must travel with the team to and from matches/practice.
- Baggage Limits: Baggage limits have been implemented, with additional costs to be payed by the individual player.
- Limits on Personal Staff: Restrictions on personal staff accompanying players on tour
- No Individual Endorsements During Series: Players must not participate in any individual commercial endorsements while a series is in play.
- Controlled Visits: Maldives family travel policy only applies during long overseas tours under certain conditions.
- Attending ‘Official Events’ – Players are required to attend to the official BCCI events and promotional activities.
Consequences for Non-Compliance Non-compliance may lead to suspension from the IPL and deductions from central contract retainer and match fee payments.
BCCI Impact and Future Prospects
Each of these helps to foster team morale, improve operational effectiveness, and maintain accountability among the players.
The BCCI wants to foster an environment within which players can thrive and achieve greatness2.
The BCCI’s efforts will be instrumental in ensuring the integrity and competitiveness of the sport at the international and domestic levels in line with the continued development of Indian cricket.
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