The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, unveiled a 10-point policy to promote discipline and unity in the team yesterday. The policy makes domestic cricket mandatory, imposes restrictions on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and a ban on individual commercial endorsements during ongoing series. The restrictions were sought by head coach Gautam Gambhir in a review meeting. Non-compliance would invite sanctions, including cuts in the players’ retainer fee from central contracts and a bar on participating in the Indian Premier League.

Recently, the Indian Cricket Team lost the prestigious Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia and earlier lost to New Zealand in a home series.