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New Delhi, Match 17, 2025– Star batter Virat Kohli has backed the presence of players’ families during cricket tours, saying it helps players handle intense on-field pressure better. Kohli expressed his preference for family support over being alone in a hotel room after tough matches.Following India's 1-3 Test series loss to Australia, the BCCI issued a directive limiting family time on tours exceeding 45 days to 14 days. For shorter tours, players’ wives, children, or girlfriends could stay with them for a maximum of one week. During the Champions Trophy in Dubai, Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami had their…