BCCI interim secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed rumors regarding a drastic overhaul of the board’s policies, particularly concerning family travel during international tours. He affirmed that no changes will be implemented to the existing regulations, ensuring that players will continue to be accompanied by their families under the current guidelines. Saikia’s statement comes in response to rising speculation over a so-called “10-point diktat” that allegedly sought to curtail the presence of cricketers' families on overseas tours. However, the BCCI official emphasized that the policy remains intact and has been carefully structured to balance professional obligations with personal well-being. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Saikia said, "At this stage, the current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI. The BCCI recognises that there may be some resentment or differing opinions, as in a democratic setup, people are entitled to express their views. The policy is applied uniformly to all team members - players, coaches, managers, support staff, and everyone involved - and has been implemented with the best interests of everyone in mind." Read also: Vikram Rathour Praises Rahul Dravid’s Dedication Despite Injury Kohli's Comments Ignite Debate on Family Presence The controversy gained traction after Virat Kohli voiced his displeasure during an event hosted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2025. When asked about the restrictions, Kohli bluntly stated that players naturally prefer having their families around during lengthy tours. Kohli remarked, "If you ask any player, do you want your family to be around you all the time? They'll be like, yes. I don't want to go to my room and just sit alone and sulk. I want to be able to be normal. And then you can really treat your game as something that is a responsibility. You finish that responsibility, and you come back to life." The rumored diktat, which surfaced after India's forgettable 3-1 Test series defeat in Australia, allegedly sought to further tighten the existing protocols. Reports suggested that families would be allowed to visit only once per series, with all additional costs to be borne by the players themselves. However, Saikia refuted these claims, asserting that any modifications made would only serve to enhance, not restrict, players' well-being. Saikia concluded, saying, "This policy has not been formulated overnight; it has been in place for decades, dating back to the playing days of our president, Roger Binny - and possibly even earlier. The new policy is an amendment of the previous one, with additional provisions regarding players' presence at practice sessions, match schedules, tours, luggage, team movements, and other ancillary activities, all aimed at the objective of team cohesion and unity. The BCCI has increased the duration of family members' stay with players during overseas tours, with provisions for relaxing the norms under special circumstances, but this will be done through a proper process."