‘Admitting they have let discipline of their national team slip badly’- Ian Healy on BCCI’s latest player rules

India’s cricket board has taken tough measures in response to their 3-1 loss to Australia in the just finished Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The members of the team must abide by a 10-point criteria that was recently released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Rumour has it that the guidelines’ provisions were draughted with the intention of ending the “superstar culture.”

Ian Healy, a former Australian wicketkeeper-batter, recently provided insight into the subject. Healy’s answer concerned how India had failed to maintain discipline in the locker room.

The transformation of cricket in India. Indian cricket officials responded harshly and firmly, essentially acknowledging that they had seriously compromised the discipline of their national squad.

The following issues might remain unapproved for so long, which was remarkable to read,” Ian Healy said on SEN Radio.

Australia, other boards need to be alert of similar incidents: Additionally, Healy sent a strong warning to Australia and other cricketing nations, telling them to take note of the changeover period that Indian cricket is currently going through.

Perhaps players and officials have disregarded the aspiration to represent a major force in the sport. Australia, along with other nations, should be mindful of how quickly things can spiral out of control without anybody noticing. Don’t let anything fool you. In the same interview, Healy said, “Take all of that into the contest.”

For those who are not familiar, the majority of the regulations that the BCCI has established pertain to the conduct of players off the pitch. Players are expected to travel together and refrain from using their own cars, stay at the same hotel, refrain from bringing personal employees such as managers, chefs, and helpers, and, wherever possible, make themselves accessible for domestic cricket matches.

Before their white-ball series against England, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, convened a press conference where they discussed the changes. They each had different opinions about the policy. Three ODIs will follow India’s five T20I matchup with England.