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The BCCI recently conducted a review meeting with former player Gautam Gambhir, current captain Rohit Sharma, and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. Following the meeting, the board has issued 10 new guidelines to be followed by India's centrally contracted players.

Participation in domestic tournaments has been made mandatory for selection. The guidelines also include restrictions on family travel, baggage allowance and restrictions on personal staff.

Players have also been asked to refrain from doing personal shoots or endorsements during a series or tour. As soon as these guidelines were made public, netizens started poking fun at the Indian cricket board, saying the organisation is making the national side a "school."

Jokes like morning assembly and water breaks are trending big time on X, and netizens can't help but make fun of some of the guidelines.

What are the guidelines all about?

The BCCI has also stated that if any player does not comply with these guidelines, he will face disciplinary action, including sanctions from playing tournaments, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).

If there are any exceptions, it must be pre-approved by head coach Gambhir and chief selector Agarkar.

The BCCI stated that these guidelines have been issued to promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment. The board has also banned the presence of personal chefs, security guards, and stylists on tours.

Players have also been asked to use the team bus during match days, even if they have families accompanying them on the ground.

Going back to domestic cricket, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill have made themselves available for the next round of the Ranji Trophy, beginning January 23.

However, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and KL Rahul's availability is unclear. Rohit has been practising alongside Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team.

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