 "Rohit Sharma accidentally said on mic to Ajit Agarkar during the press conference that he would like to meet BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on family policy issues. Image: PTI")
India captain Rohit Sharma will have a meeting with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia regarding the new policies that have been introduced by the board, if his leaked audio from Saturday’s press conference with Ajit Agarkar is to go by. As per BCCI’s 10-point policies list , the families of players including their partners and children will not be allowed to travel with them for more than two weeks on a tour that lasts for 45 days or more. The BCCI took the initiative after India’s disastrous Test tour of Australia, where they lost 1-3.
If the tours are shorter than 45 days, then the limit is seven days. Rohit and chief selector held a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday as India’s squads for the England series and the 2025 Champions Trophy were announced. Unaware that his mic was on, Rohit told Agarkar that they had to discuss rules with regards to families travelling with players once the press conference was done.
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“After the press conference, I have to sit with the secretary to discuss the family role. People are calling me," Rohit could be heard telling Agarkar.
The BCCI has also made it mandatory for all players to travel in the team bus, whereas their family members travel separately.
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More ShortsIndia suffered a 1-3 Test series defeat to Australia Down Under. India, led by Jasprit Bumrah, won the first Test in Perth but lost the plot ever since, losing three matches and drawing one. Jasorit Bumrah sustained a back spasm during the fifth Test against Australia, and was named in the India squad for Champions Trophy as he continues to recover. Bumrah is expected to prove his fitness in the third OODI against England on 12 February.
While the likes of regulars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli feature in the squad, some of the notable omissions include Sanju Samson, Karun Nair and Mohammed Siraj . India begin their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on 20 February . The Men in Blue will play all of their matches in Dubai.