The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stood firm on its rules in regards to the presence of players’ families during tours and tournaments. The governing body denied the players’ request to have their families accompany them in the course of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 within the subcontinent.
The BCCI had introduced strict guidelines on family travel following the controversial 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar series in Australia. Under the present regulations, players are permitted to have their members of the family join them just for a two-week period if the tour lasts greater than 45 days.
“The Indian team management had approached the BCCI to ask whether wives and fiancées can travel with the team and whether or not they may stick with them. The board has made it clear that families won’t be staying with the players. They’ll make separate arrangements, though, in the event that they need to,” a BCCI source told the Indian Express.
Team India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign began on February 7 and should proceed until March 8, lasting somewhat over a month, which is far shorter than the 45 days planned by the BCCI. The team could have a busy travel schedule throughout the tournament.
After their 29-run victory over the USA within the opening match, they moved from Mumbai to Delhi. Next, they’ll travel overseas to Sri Lanka to face Pakistan, return to India for his or her final group-stage match, and proceed extensive travel through the Super 8 and knockout rounds.
Team India to face Namibia of their next T20 World Cup 2026 match
The defending champions arrived in Delhi ahead of their next group match against Namibia, which is able to happen on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, February 12. The team and support staff recently had a dinner at head coach Gautam Gambhir’s home while continuing their preparations for the match.
India is currently at the highest of Group A resulting from net run rate but is combating several injuries within the squad.
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