India is hosting the England cricket team for the T20I and ODI series, with the first T20I to be played in Kolkata on January 23. Prior to that, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) clearly informed the players that they were restricted from availing of any private cars or personal tours. The BCCI has imposed strict rules on individual traveling and letting in families after the frustrating defeat in Australia. As per a report by PTI, BCCI forwarded the regulations to the respective boards before the England series. Ahead of the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, CAB President Snehasish Ganguly stated that no special travel arrangements have been made for any player, by BCCI's new policy. Speaking to the PTI, Snehasihs Ganguly said, "In keeping with the BCCI's 10-point guidelines for players, the Cricket Association of Bengal has not arranged any separate means of conveyance [for individual players]. Only a team bus has been arranged for the Indian team. There won't be any personal vehicles for the cricketers. We have to follow the guidelines, which clearly state that all players are expected to travel with the team to and from matches and practice sessions." Read also: Shami Returns to Team India for Practice Session at Eden Gardens BCCI Enforces New Player Travel Rules The Indian Cricket Board has introduced a policy requiring players to travel with the team for training and matches to promote team cohesion and discipline. This initiative aims to build a more professional and unified team culture while supporting cricket's overall growth at all levels. Additionally, players are now mandated to participate in domestic cricket during periods away from national duty. This policy has already shown results, with Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Rohit Sharma confirming their availability for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. However, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will miss out due to injuries. Recently, Chief Ajit Agarkar clarified that these new directives are not punitive but part of the standard rules teams follow.