Virat Kohli, BCCI, on collision course as Indian cricket reveals new list of demands
Superstar Virat Kohli is on a collision course with Indian cricket administration following a stunning list of demands placed on players after their series loss in Australia. See the list here.
SUPERSTAR Virat Kohli is on a collision course with Indian cricket administration following a stunning list of demands placed on players after their series loss in Australia.
The demands have the potential to force Kohli into premature retirement for there are several he is unlikely to accept.
Players have been ordered to play for their domestic teams but Kohli is moving to England.
He has not played for Delhi for 13 years and has no intention of rejoining them at this late stage of his career.
The BCCI has declared players who do not adhere to the rules will face fines or could be banned from playing in the Indian Premier League.
There is a feeling that senior players like Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma, who has not played a first class game for Mumbai in 10 years, could have benefitted by more match play in the less intense atmosphere of domestic cricket.
The BCCI has claimed the guidelines have been introduced to promote team unity after reports of division on the Australian tour in which Australia won 3-1.
India lost their last home series 3-0 to New Zealand which means they have won just one of their last eight Tests.
The new rules ban players from having personal chefs, hairdressers, security guards and stylists on tour.
Several players brought personal chefs to Australia and will be chastened by the news they will no longer be welcome.
It will now be mandatory for players to stay until the end of training sessions rather than leave after they have batted or bowled.
The BCCI has declared players must travel on the team bus rather in private vehicles which several stars, including Kohli, used to hire for their families.
Players have been banned from being involved in private promotions during a tour and families will now be allow to stay on tour for two weeks only.
The rules come after the board has lengthy meetings with axed coach Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.
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