Indian Players’ Policy Request Rejected by BCCI Before T20 WC 2026

The families will continue not to be allowed to stay with the Indian players during the duration of the T20 World Cup 2026 as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stuck to their policy. The reports have claimed that the management had sought clarity regarding the allowance of the families of the players to join them.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allows the players to have their families, including the children and partners, with them for a maximum of 14 days, only if the trip lasts for more than 45 days. India will play three games of the league stage of the World Cup at home and one in Colombo. The team played several bilateral series before the ICC event, in which the families were not allowed to stay with the team.

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“The Indian team management had approached the BCCI to ask whether wives and fiancées can travel with the team and whether they can also stay with them. The board has made it clear that families won’t be staying with the players. They can make separate arrangements, though, if they want to.” The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed, as per the reports of the Indian Express.

BCCI ignores Indian players’ request to stay with families in T20 WC 2026

The decision not to allow families to travel with the Indian team during the T20 World Cup 2026 is part of the BCCI family travel policy, which was formally reinforced ahead of the 2025 season. The Indian cricket team guidelines 2025 were introduced following a detailed review of overseas tours, with a focus on improving preparation and on-field focus.

According to sources, the move also aligns with existing BCCI player management rules, which emphasize player availability for team meetings, training sessions, and planning discussions throughout a major tournament. During recent tours, the board reportedly observed gaps in attendance at informal meetings, leading to concerns over overall team coordination.

The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will travel on a private charter for the duration of the tournament, adhering strictly to India team tour protocols. Players have made separate arrangements for meals, with personal chefs cooking at nearby hotels and delivering food to the team’s accommodation, ensuring routines remain uninterrupted.

Support staff members indicated that time spent with families during previous tours affected participation in team activities. As a result, the board opted to revert to earlier practices, treating the matter as a BCCI centralized policy decision rather than an individual or case-by-case allowance.

FAQs

1. Why did BCCI deny players’ request to stay with families during the T20 WC 2026?
BCCI followed its centralized family travel policy to ensure full player availability and team focus during the tournament.

2. What are the Indian cricket team guidelines 2025?

They are updated protocols introduced by BCCI to regulate travel, discipline, and preparation on overseas tours.

3. Does this policy apply only to the T20 World Cup 2026?

No, it is part of broader BCCI player management rules applicable to major international tours.