'When Yuvi Was Playing...': Yuvraj Singh's Wife Backs BCCI's Family Rule, Says Limited Time Benefits Both
The limited family time rule is here to stay BCCI secretary confirmed recently despite the criticism from Virat Kohli.
BCCI‘s diktat to limit family time on international tours hasn’t gone down well with batting superstar Virat Kohli who criticised the decision during an event recently. The BCCI though responded and maintained it will stick to its decision. Now, the wife of legendary India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech, has thrown her weight behind the updated policy arguing that it benefits both the players and the family.
Hazel cited the example of Yuvraj and recalled how the allrounder used to get distracted when she watched him play.
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“I can understand when Yuvi was playing international cricket, moving from one tournament to another, and he would be away for a long time," Keech told news agency ANI. “For families with small children, it was difficult to be apart for so long. But when I used to watch his matches, Yuvi would always be concerned about me, which affected his focus on the game. So, allowing families to join for a limited time is beneficial in both ways."
As per the rule, the families of cricketers can stay for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour that lasts beyond 45 days. However, for shorter tours, the family can accompany a cricketer for up to 7 days.
The rule was implemented following India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in a five-match Test series that ended in the first week of January.
“If you ask any player, do you want your family to be around you all the time? You’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," Kohli had said.
In response, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia rejected any possibility of revoking or relaxing the rule for the time being.
“At this stage, the current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI," Saikia told Cricbuzz.
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