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‘Family Policy Will Remain Intact’ - BCCI Issues Response To Kohli’s Comments
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Days after Virat Kohli expressed disappointment over the BCCI’s decision to impose restrictions on families travelling with the players on away tours, the board has responded stating that the policy will remain intact though there might be ‘resentment’ or ‘differing opinions’ from select individuals.
BCCI’s revised policy, which was introduced in the aftermath of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, stated that immediate family could join the team only after the first two weeks of a tour over 45 days and cannot stay more than 14 days.
Commenting on the revised policy, Kohli had said, "I don't think people have an understanding of what value it [presence of family] brings to a large extent. And I feel quite disappointed about that because it's like people who have no control over what's going on are kind of brought into conversations and put out at the forefront that, 'oh, maybe they need to be kept away.''
But BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the revised policy will remain intact.
"At this stage, the current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI," Board Secretary Devajit Saikia told Cricbuzz.
"The BCCI recognises that there may be some resentment or differing opinions, as in a democratic setup, people are entitled to express their views.
"The policy is applied uniformly to all team members - players, coaches, managers, support staff, and everyone involved - and has been implemented with the best interests of everyone in mind."
Commenting further on the revised policy, Sakia said, "This policy has not been formulated overnight; it has been in place for decades, dating back to the playing days of our president, Roger Binny - and possibly even earlier.
"The new policy is an amendment of the previous one, with additional provisions regarding players' presence at practice sessions, match schedules, tours, luggage, team movements, and other ancillary activities, all aimed at the objective of team cohesion and unity."
Team India's next long overseas tour will be a five-Test series in England, starting in June.