Jos Buttler reacts to BCCI’s new diktat on family travel during tours ahead of T20I series against India, says ‘I don’t think it affects…’

England’s captain Jos Buttler doesn’t find himself in sync with BCCI’s newly released diktat on Indian cricketers’ family travel during tour including wives. Buttler has strongly advocated for allowing players to have their families accompany them on international tours. He stressed on the crucial emotional and mental support that family presence provides, particularly during demanding travel schedules.

Buttler’s remarks came in response to a recent policy change by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which has imposed restrictions on the amount of time players can spend with their families during tours. Buttler, speaking at a pre-match press conference before the first T20I between India and England, highlighted the significant benefits of having family members, such as wives and children, present during tours. He believes that family support acts as a strong emotional anchor, contributing significantly to the players’ mental well-being and overall performance.

It’s great to be able to have families: Jos Buttler

“I think it’s important. We live in a day and age now, which is a very modern world, and I think it’s great to be able to have families on the tour with you and try and enjoy that… There’s a lot of cricket, people spend a long time away from home, and I think post-COVID all that’s been highlighted as well. Absolutely, I don’t think it affects the cricket too much,” Buttler said.

Buttler also said that it’s manageable and important to share time with your family and lighten the load on being away from home.

“I think it’s something that is very manageable. Personally, from my point of view, I think it’s really important to try and be able to share that with your family and lighten the load on being away from home,” he further said.

The debate surrounding family presence on tours stems from a recent policy change by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The revised rules now limit the time players can spend with their families during international tours. For tournaments exceeding 45 days, family members are permitted to accompany players for a maximum of 14 days. For shorter tours, this limit is reduced to a maximum of seven days.

This policy shift follows a series of setbacks for the Indian cricket team, including consecutive Test series losses to New Zealand at home and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With the imminent Champions Trophy, the BCCI and head coach Gautam Gambhir are determined to enhance the team’s focus and ensure optimal preparation for the upcoming challenges.

The ongoing home series between India and England, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, followed by the highly anticipated Champions Trophy in Dubai, presents a crucial juncture for the Indian team to regroup and regain momentum. The recent BCCI policy limiting family time on tours is intended to create a more focused environment as the team strives to overcome recent setbacks.

In contrast, England’s approach, as highlighted by captain Jos Buttler, advocated for the holistic support systems for players, including the presence of family. Buttler’s perspective, reflecting a team culture that values both professionalism and player well-being, provides valuable insights into the role of family in high-stakes cricket.

Meanwhile, India and England will lock horns with each other in a five-time T20I series which is scheduled to start from January 22. The T20I outing will be followed by a three-match ODI series which will start from February 6.

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