India allows players to bring families to Champions Trophy but on 'one condition'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a slight U-turn on its policy regarding players' families accompanying them on foreign tours.

Initially, the Indian cricket team was not allowed to bring their wives and families to the Champions Trophy, but the BCCI has now allowed players to have their families with them, albeit with a condition.

According to Indian media, players have been given permission to bring their wives and families along during the Champions Trophy, but only for one match. This decision marks a softening of the earlier stance, where it was confirmed that the Indian team would travel without their families, and no player would be allowed to bring them along.

The latest update reveals that the BCCI has granted players the option to have their families join them in Dubai during the Champions Trophy, but with strict conditions. According to reports, each player is allowed to have family members accompany them for one match, and they must consult with fellow players before informing the board about their decision.

Under the previous policy, which was in place for tours longer than 45 days, players were permitted to have their families accompany them for up to two weeks. The new family policy was introduced after the Test series against Australia.

It remains unclear which match the Indian cricketers will choose to have their families attend.

However, the Indian team has already arrived in Dubai for the Champions Trophy.