BCCI likely to revive norms of limiting family presence during overseas tours

Following India's 3-1 loss to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series, the BCCI is set to revive the touring protocols for the national men's team, including a restriction on how much time families can spend with players.

- TRIDIB BAPARNASH

According to sources, a player can be accompanied by his immediate family - spouse and children - for no more than 14 days on tours of 45 days or more, while during shorter tours, families can link up with the player only for a week.

While these directions have been a part of player contracts, those were relaxed during the Covid-19 pandemic when players were given the option to make their families part of the team bubble, keeping their mental health in mind.

As things stand, the BCCI pays for the families' accommodation on tour but not their travel. There will be no change made to that policy provided the duration and the timing of the stay are within the stipulated period.