Aakash Chopra is surprised by BCCI's new rule requiring players to travel together for matches and practices. He suggests the rule may have been introduced due to past misuse. The rule follows a review meeting after India's loss to Australia. Players must get permission to travel separately. Chopra stresses accountability for past exceptions.
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