The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has disallowed players to travel to the game venues in personal vehicles, adhering to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a>&rsquo;s new 10-point policy document. Instead, all players would travel together from the training to the hotel and vice-versa in the team bus, as mentioned in one of the pointers. Ahead of the five-match T20Is against England starting Wednesday (Jan 22) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the BCCI shared the latest mandate with all state associations hosting games.
CAB president Snehasish Ganguly said the body has made all arrangements in accordance with the BCCI&rsquo;s new policies on Sunday (Jan 19), Team India&rsquo;s first day of training at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;
"In keeping with the BCCI's 10-point guidelines for players, the Cricket Association of Bengal has not arranged any separate means of conveyance [for individual players]," Ganguly said, as quoted by PTI news agency.&nbsp;
"Only a team bus has been arranged for the Indian team. There won't be any personal vehicles for the cricketers.&nbsp;We have to follow the guidelines, which clearly state that all players are expected to travel with the team to and from matches and practice sessions,&rdquo; he continued.
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In that specific notification, a player must get a &lsquo;pre-approved&rsquo; nod from the head coach or the chief selector to travel separately from the rest of the squad to training or matches and must wait for the training session or the game to get over before leaving the venue.
"This rule ensures commitment and fosters a strong work ethic within the team," the document said.
<h2>What led to BCCI issuing strict new guidelines?</h2>
Early last week, in the wake of India&rsquo;s horror run in Tests, a high-profile review meeting in Mumbai took place, including the board members, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit">Rohit Sharma</a>, where the BCCI decided to issue the new policy document.&nbsp;
The Rohit-led side had lost six of the last eight contested Tests (three to New Zealand at home and as many (1-3) against Australia Down Under), piling misery on Indian Cricket.
In an attempt to put things back in place, the BCCI issued a new mandate, notifying everyone of it.
Should any centrally contracted player (not playing any series for India) decide not to abide by the new rules, the repercussions would follow which will exceed just disciplinary actions.
India and England will play five T20Is, followed by three One-Dayers starting February 6. The Men in Blue will travel to Dubai next for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a> starting February 19, with India&rsquo;s first match scheduled against Bangladesh the next day.&nbsp;
India will face host Pakistan three days later (on February 23) before taking on New Zealand in their last league a week later. Dubai will host all India matches, including the knockouts, should they qualify.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Ahead of the five-match T20Is against England starting Wednesday (Jan 22), the BCCI shared the latest mandate with all state associations hosting games.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has disallowed players to travel to the game venues in personal vehicles, adhering to BCCI’s new 10-point policy document. Instead, all players would travel together from the training to the hotel and vice-versa in the team bus, as mentioned in one of the pointers. Ahead of the five-match T20Is against England starting Wednesday (Jan 22) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the BCCI shared the latest mandate with all state associations hosting games. CAB president Snehasish Ganguly said the body has made all arrangements in accordance with the BCCI’s new policies on Sunday (Jan 19), Team India’s first day of training at the Eden Gardens. "In keeping with the BCCI's 10-point guidelines for players, the Cricket Association of Bengal has not arranged any separate means of conveyance [for individual players]," Ganguly said, as quoted by PTI news agency. "Only a team bus has been arranged for the Indian team. There won't be any personal vehicles for the cricketers. We have to follow the guidelines, which clearly state that all players are expected to travel with the team to and from matches and practice sessions,” he continued. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: 'He will be missed,' Ex-India batter on not having X-factor in squad In that specific notification, a player must get a ‘pre-approved’ nod from the head coach or the chief selector to travel separately from the rest of the squad to training or matches and must wait for the training session or the game to get over before leaving the venue. "This rule ensures commitment and fosters a strong work ethic within the team," the document said. What led to BCCI issuing strict new guidelines? Early last week, in the wake of India’s horror run in Tests, a high-profile review meeting in Mumbai took place, including the board members, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, where the BCCI decided to issue the new policy document. The Rohit-led side had lost six of the last eight contested Tests (three to New Zealand at home and as many (1-3) against Australia Down Under), piling misery on Indian Cricket. In an attempt to put things back in place, the BCCI issued a new mandate, notifying everyone of it. Should any centrally contracted player (not playing any series for India) decide not to abide by the new rules, the repercussions would follow which will exceed just disciplinary actions. India and England will play five T20Is, followed by three One-Dayers starting February 6. The Men in Blue will travel to Dubai next for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starting February 19, with India’s first match scheduled against Bangladesh the next day. India will face host Pakistan three days later (on February 23) before taking on New Zealand in their last league a week later. Dubai will host all India matches, including the knockouts, should they qualify. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not planning to organize training camps for its contracted players following the clearance by the Indian government to open sports complexes and stadia. However, the BCCI will coordinate with state-associations to resume practice at a local level in what will be the fourth phase of the lockdown in India.

As per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines issued on Sunday, stadiums will be allowed to open but with no spectators allowed in the lockdown which was extended till May 31, indicating that players can restart their individual training.

"Taking into the account the restrictions on air travel and movement of people till May 31, the BCCI will wait further before organizing a skill-based training camp for its contracted players," BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal said in a press release issued late on Monday night.

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"In the meantime, the BCCI will study guidelines at the state level and will work in sync with State Cricket Associations to chalk out a programme for skill-based training at a local level," Dhumal said.

"The BCCI Office-Bearers will continue their interactions with the team management and draw up a suitable plan for the entire team once the situation further improves," he added.

Dhumal further confirmed that the board will not rush into any decision that can hamper India’s efforts in containing the spread of the dreaded virus.

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"The Board reiterates that the safety and well-being of its athletes and support staff is paramount and will not rush into any decision that can hamper or jeopardize India's efforts in containing the spread of the virus."

Meanwhile, there is still no clarity on the future of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as the cash-rich tournament stands indefinitely suspended.&nbsp;

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to around 3,000 deaths in India with over 95,000 people tested positive thus far.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not planning to organize training camps for its contracted players following the clearance by the Indian government to open sports complexes and stadia.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not planning to organize training camps for its contracted players following the clearance by the Indian government to open sports complexes and stadia. However, the BCCI will coordinate with state-associations to resume practice at a local level in what will be the fourth phase of the lockdown in India. As per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines issued on Sunday, stadiums will be allowed to open but with no spectators allowed in the lockdown which was extended till May 31, indicating that players can restart their individual training. "Taking into the account the restrictions on air travel and movement of people till May 31, the BCCI will wait further before organizing a skill-based training camp for its contracted players," BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal said in a press release issued late on Monday night. ALSO READ: Yuvraj, Raina, Dhawan destroy Pakistan's Shahid Afridi over controversial remarks on PM Modi and Kashmir "In the meantime, the BCCI will study guidelines at the state level and will work in sync with State Cricket Associations to chalk out a programme for skill-based training at a local level," Dhumal said. "The BCCI Office-Bearers will continue their interactions with the team management and draw up a suitable plan for the entire team once the situation further improves," he added. Dhumal further confirmed that the board will not rush into any decision that can hamper India’s efforts in containing the spread of the dreaded virus. ALSO READ: MHA allows sports complexes, stadia to open in Lockdown 4 but no entry for spectators "The Board reiterates that the safety and well-being of its athletes and support staff is paramount and will not rush into any decision that can hamper or jeopardize India's efforts in containing the spread of the virus." Meanwhile, there is still no clarity on the future of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as the cash-rich tournament stands indefinitely suspended. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to around 3,000 deaths in India with over 95,000 people tested positive thus far.

BCCI plans to resume skill-based practice at local level for contracted players