Perpetual touring can be an obstacle to building stable family lives in the cricket industry, writes Andrew Alderson. New Zealand Cricket policy allows players and support staff to fly partners on one overseas tour a year. Ronchi says the problem is that he mucks up the family routines because they are so used to him being away. McMillan says cricket remains one of the toughest sports because even rugby and league get a more regular home-and-away schedule to balance family life. Taylor believes family life actually offers crucial balance.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 08, 2016 07:18 UTC