The Indian cricket team has started following a new set of 10 rules before their home T20I series against England, which kicks off at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed all state associations that will host matches during the next few weeks.
After a tough Test series, the team is now focusing on short-format cricket, getting ready for the upcoming Champions Trophy next month. India will play five T20I matches against England, starting January 22, followed by three One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team reached Kolkata last weekend to get ready for their first game on Wednesday. They started practicing on Sunday. The BCCI told the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) that all players should travel together in a team bus, so no separate vehicles were arranged for anyone.
As part of the rules set by BCCI after the team’s poor performance in Australia, players must stay for all practice sessions and travel together. This is to promote teamwork and commitment. CAB president Snehasish Ganguly confirmed that they are following these rules, stating, “Only a team bus is arranged for the Indian players. There will be no personal cars allowed.”
Additionally, BCCI has enforced a new rule banning personal assistants from staying in the team hotel. This change comes after concerns about a personal manager of a support staff member being seen in restricted areas during the Australia tour
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