Are Team India players allowed to have personal bodyguards? (PC-GETTY IMAGES)
Virat Kohli could not do anything amazing with the bat in the first match of the ODI series against England, but this player has now come into the limelight for the wrong reasons. Virat Kohli’s bodyguard misbehaved with an Indian journalist in England. Many Indian journalists who have come there to cover the England tour have made such allegations by tweeting. The question is, how is Virat Kohli carrying a personal bodyguard? Is Virat Kohli breaking BCCI rules? Let us tell you the complete details.
Can players hire personal bodyguards?
According to the latest BCCI rules, no player can keep a personal bodyguard with him. The player cannot take any member of his personal staff with him on any tour or home series. BCCI itself provides security to the players. but despite this Virat Kohli Was seen roaming in England with his personal bodyguard. It is possible that he has taken special permission from BCCI, only then this is possible.
White Shirt guy who is bodyguard of Virat Kohli is misbehaving with Journalist and said inappropriate words (fuck off from here) in the England.
How BCCI allowed Virat Kohli to keep his personal bodyguard when ICC/BCCI provide security in home and away region.
— Kartik Sharma (@KartikSharmaFC) July 15, 2026
This bodyguard is roaming with Virat like a shadow
The bodyguard of Virat Kohli who has come into controversy is roaming with him like a shadow. When Virat Kohli went out with Team India players in Birmingham, this bodyguard was with him. He had warned many fans not to come near Virat Kohli. But now before leaving for Cardiff, this bodyguard misbehaved with the media person. It is alleged that this bodyguard abused the journalist who was taking visuals of the team bus. There is also an allegation that this bodyguard snatched a fan’s phone and broke it. After this incident, Indian journalists are talking to BCCI about strict action in this matter. This matter is getting bigger and it is possible that Virat Kohli may have to give clarification on this matter.
