Irfan Pathan's Comment Sparks Fan Speculation About Virat Kohli Rumors On BCCI New Guidelines
Lot has been happening around the Indian cricket over the past 2-3 months with a lot of turbulence, on and off the pitch.
With discipline in focus, the BCCI has laid down strict guidelines for Indian cricketers but comments from Irfan Pathan about the guidelines have ignited debate
The guidelines underline the board's emphasis on discipline and performance in the wake of India's disastrous 2024-25 Test season. The measures include restrictions on family travel, limitations on excess baggage, and a mandate for players to participate in domestic cricket to be eligible for selection.
One of the changes in the new guidelines is that players will no longer be allowed to travel independently to matches and practice sessions. Additionally, players are prohibited from bringing along personal staff such as cooks, hairdressers, or security guards during tours. But a significant change that has seemingly sparked controversy is that all players selected for a series or tour must stay in the same hotel as the rest of the team.
The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has been accused of giving ‘preferential treatment’ to the senior players before and while the guidelines themselves do not mention any specific players, some of the new rules are likely to affect high-profile cricketers such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah given their prominence in the squad. The introduction of these strict rules has also raised questions about how they will impact team dynamics and the coordination between players, especially when it comes to personal space and privacy. As the debate continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the players will adapt to these new regulations and what impact they will have on India’s cricketing future.
Irfan Pathan in his initial tweet, wrote about even big superstars staying in the same hotel as the team and how is someone allowed to stay separately
Pathan clarified that his remarks were not directed at Virat Kohli after a fan on social media speculated about a hidden meaning in his post on X, formerly Twitter.