Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh reckons that the BCCI is deviating from the main issue by bringing out a policy guideline for players. Stating that most of the points mentioned in the new rulebook existed during his playing days as well, he opined that the main concern is about India playing poor cricket in recent times.
After suffering a 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand, India were crushed 3-1 in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. In the wake of the poor results, the BCCI recently issued a 10-point policy guideline for players. The stringent rules include mandatory participation in domestic cricket and restriction on family members and personal staff on tour.
Speaking to news agency PTI, Harbhajan said that he found nothing much that was new in the revised guidelines. Stating that similar rules existed during his playing days as well, the former off-spinner questioned who altered the policies.
The former India off-spinner opined that instead of issuing guidelines, the BCCI must go for course corrections. Harbhajan pointed out to the poor form of players both in home and away conditions and said:
While issuing the policy guidelines, the BCCI has reportedly warned players that they could face strict disciplinary action for not following rules, which could include being banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well.
While sharing further thoughts on BCCI’s revised rules for Indian cricketers, Harbhajan agreed that some of the points needed to be reinforced since it seems that they were being flouted. Speaking about his own playing days, he stated:
India‘s next assignment in international cricket will be a white-ball series against England at home, which includes five T20Is and three ODIs. They will then feature in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
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