Sun Jan 19 01:58:09 UTC 2025: ## India Cricket Captain Rohit Sharma Expresses Concerns Over New BCCI Disciplinary Guidelines

**Mumbai, January 18, 2025** – Following India’s recent series loss to Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has implemented stricter disciplinary guidelines for its national men’s team, sparking some dissent within the ranks. Captain Rohit Sharma, while publicly remaining silent on the matter, has privately voiced concerns to Selection Committee chairman Ajit Agarkar about certain clauses in the new ten-point policy.

A comment overheard during a live press conference revealed Sharma’s intention to discuss the guidelines with newly elected BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. “I need to sit down with the secretary,” Sharma was heard saying, adding that he’s been receiving pressure from various sources. While no formal meeting has yet taken place, the incident highlights underlying tensions.

Agarkar defended the new rules, emphasizing that they are not punitive measures but necessary for maintaining team unity and professionalism. “It’s not a school; it’s not a punishment,” Agarkar stated. He explained that the guidelines aim to strengthen team cohesion, citing recent issues that necessitated improved team dynamics. He added that many of the rules were already in place but have been formalized and refined.

The new policy, reportedly obtained by Sportstar, includes restrictions on personal endorsements and shoots during tours and series, a mandate for players to remain with the team until the official conclusion of a match or tour, and a ban on players bringing personal staff, such as chefs or security personnel, on tours. These changes follow allegations of internal rifts within the team.

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