Indian cricketers' families on tour causing logistical problems for BCCI, says BCCI official
The families of the Indian cricketers which includes wives, children, and nannies accompanying them on foreign tours are reportedly causing a big ‘headche’ for BCCI officials. Senior officials are finding it hard to manage things logistically for the players’ families and their entourage.
As per the official Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) protocols, Indian cricketers have been allowed to have their families with them for two weeks during lengthy tours. However, recent reports have claimed that the Indian governing body is finding it hard to manage the players’ wives, children, nannies and other entourage from a logistical point of view.
A recent report in TOI from inside sources revealed that BCCI officials faced some problems in Australia which included the transportation of players, support staff and family members whose number accounted to nearly 40 people. The board hired two buses at times but still found it difficult to manage the numbers.
Earlier, Virat Kohli had asked for WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) to be allowed on the overseas tour. In reply to that, BCCI had allowed wives to stay with their husbands after the first 10 days of the tour.
In addition to that, the Indian governing body also tried a 'family period' as practised by Cricket Australia, wherein the families visited the players for a set period of time. It is learnt that the visit of families does not cost BCCI much because the cricketers are willing to pay the bills of their families, but it is a nightmare from a logistical point of view.
"If the team is travelling with less number of members, it is easier to manage. It's easy for BCCI staff to make off the field arrangements. Right from booking tickets to rooms, the entire management of handling the arrangement is with BCCI. It would be a logistical nightmare if this arrangement - of families travelling with the players - continues to be there in England for the entire duration of the World Cup.
"It is difficult to manage all of them together. There is also the problem of arranging match tickets for their families. It has to be regulated. This is not a question of money," a BCCI official told TOI on Thursday.
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