Gautam Gambhir Wants Discipline in the Indian Cricket Team-Proposes BCCI Implement Harsh Rules

The cricket Board of Control, BCCI of India is believed to develop new policies to address issues affecting Team India with head coach Gautam Gambhir raising concerns against the present scenario. Fresh discussion over team behavior and performances revealed that some stern rules along with accountability have become the requirement for the same. Gambhir, a cricketing legend and now the coach of the team, has raised his voice on what he feels is increasing indiscipline among the players. Such sentiments have further fueled discussions about the need for change in the direction of enhancing team culture and commitment.

Reforms to Tackle Indiscipline and Revise Family Policies

During a review meeting recently, Gambhir had pointed out instances of indiscipline in the dressing room, especially after India's disappointing performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to a report in India Today, Gambhir feels that the lack of discipline in the team has become a big issue and something needs to be done immediately. For this purpose, the BCCI is reportedly reverting to pre-COVID policies on family presence during away tours.

Actually, the proposed rules have restrained more scope for players to visit their family members in foreign tours on being deployed for a longer period. For this purpose, two weeks of a family stay is set. Gambhir, in tandem with team management, thinks that this is what needs to be changed- a very slack family policy recently may have created distraction for the players as well, resulting in not being able to focus properly in the game.

Match fees proposed based on performance

One of the seniors who were present during the meeting between Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar has brought a notable suggestion. It has been claimed that the player has suggested match fees should not be paid straight away after a match. This approach is likely to motivate the player to ensure more responsibility is attached to domestic as well as international commitments while encouraging greater personal accountability for his performance on the field.

The proposal reflects an apprehension that some players do not take full responsibility for their roles in the team. Linking financial reward to performance, the BCCI hopes to instill a greater sense of accountability and professionalism among players.

Lack of Team Bonding Raises Concerns

Another criticism is that the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia has lacked team bonding. It has been reported that the Indian side had only one official team dinner during the entire tour and that players were found to mingle in small groups rather than like a full team. It is said to have worried Gambhir, as he believes team bonding is one of the prime factors for any team's success in international cricket.

Reportedly, other members of the management also share Gambhir's concerns on team bonding. Efforts should be made in this regard so that the sense of unity and cohesion among players is strengthened in both on and off-field.

Changes Extend to Gambhir's Own Entourage

The BCCI has also questioned some privilege given to Gambhir himself. The personal manager to the coach, who had access up to the team hotel and the VIP box earlier, has been asked to step back from these privileges. It is a step that tells one that board is serious about creating a professional and unbiased environment free from any kind of undue influence from outside.

A call for accountability and professionalism.

In this direction, Gautam Gambhir has also focused on discipline, which also goes to his aim of inculcating accountability as a culture for Team India. Being an ex-cricketer and a no-nonsense individual, Gambhir has always said that at international levels, it is essential to have professionalism and dedication, and this is the reason why the issues of indiscipline, disunity, and complacency have become the key drivers for a renewed focus of the BCCI on stricter enforcement guidelines.

The BCCI looks to set an example for better representation of the country by renewing family presence during tours, tying match fees to performance, and fostering team bonding.

This is not about immediate solutions to current issues but also a means of establishing long-term excellence within Indian cricket.

Road Ahead for Team India

Such is the depth of recognition for the urgency of change. Even though they did not get those steps through, yet they were seen as aggressive efforts to counter all the ills in the side. And what a time, when Indian cricket is put on the micro-micro microscope for scrutiny and viewers and critics everywhere want more, much more, from the national side.

In short words, nothing is known so far whether the new change, proposed and probably implemented, will affect the sense in the form of level of motivation and performance displayed by the team. Whatever it may be, something is sure here: focusing on discipline and professionalism under Gambhir will bring Team India back into the land of consistent success again. A responsible and united culture can prove to be a very vital tool for reviving the team and regaining their position on the world stage.