Each time you lose, blame the WAGs?

You lose some, you lose much more. That seems to be the case for the Indian cricket team after losing the Test series 1-3 in Australia. Reports reveal that BCCI, usually a family-friendly enterprise, has decided to rein in player perks by slashing family visits and extra baggage allowances. If the tour lasts over 45 days, players can only have their families around for 14 days. If it's a shorter jaunt, they're lucky to get 7. Before 2018, BCCI often implemented a no-WAGs - wives and girlfriends - policy. But all that changed when Virat Kohli, married to Anushka Sharma, advocated for a more player-friendly approach.

While BCCI may think fewer distractions equals better performance - cricket not to be confused with the play that L&T does - history offers a different perspective. England's 2006 World Cup football campaign was apparently marred by the presence of WAGs like Victoria Beckham, a.k.a. Mrs David B, and Coleen Rooney, a.k.a. Mrs Wayne R, who were blamed for distracting the players. By 2010, the English FA had banned WAGs outright - though it didn't exactly lead to any podium finishes. So, here's the 10 cr question: why are WAGs only a problem when the team's performance falters? When they're winning, it's all smiles, family selfies and Insta reels. Why blame WAGs when, um, you lose? The Aussies didn't have a purdah. And they won the series.