After Virat Kohli's criticism, BCCI may rethink family stay policy: Sources

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may consider making changes to its family stay policy if players wish to have their families and close ones accompany them on tour for extended periods, sources have told India Today. Family members will be permitted to stay with players and support staff for longer than the current rules allow, provided players obtain prior approval from the board.

This development comes just days after Virat Kohli expressed his disappointment with the policy, stressing the importance of players spending time with their loved ones after high-intensity matches, particularly on overseas tours.

"Players can apply for permission if they want their families



to stay longer on tours. The BCCI will make a decision as it sees fit," a top BCCI source said.

The BCCI introduced a 10-point disciplinary guideline for senior men's team players following the disastrous tour of Australia earlier in 2025, restricting the time families were allowed to stay with players on overseas tours. These restrictions on family travel were reintroduced after being relaxed during the Covid-19 pandemic, following a review meeting with head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma after the Australia tour.

During the meeting, coach Gambhir had reportedly raised concerns about a lack of cohesion in the dressing room, prompting the BCCI to implement stricter measures.