India, March 16 -- India star Virat Kohli, on Saturday, opened up on BCCI's fresh diktat restricting the presence of families while players are on tour. The 36-year-old, who played a significant role in India's third Champions Trophy haul last week, expressed his displeasure over the rule as he explained the importance of family's presence during overseas campaigns.

In the wake of India's loss at home against New Zealand in a Test series, followed by a forgettable Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign in Australia, BCCI announced a strict travel policy. According to the rule: "Players absent from India for more than 45 days during overseas tours can be joined by their partners and children (under 18) for one visit per series (format wise) of u...