Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Gavaskar Criticizes Limited Availability in IPL
Sunil Gavaskar, a famous cricket player, wrote in a newspaper that he doesn't like it when foreign players only play part of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He thinks if players can't play the whole season, they shouldn't be part of the auction.
He also said that the auction rules are unfair because players who aren't bought at first can get more money later if they join as replacements.
He believes players should respect the IPL and be available for all matches.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized foreign players for limited availability in the IPL.
He stated that players should be available for the full tournament.
Gavaskar wrote his views in a column for Mid-Day.
He believes players who can't commit to the full season shouldn't be in the auction.
Gavaskar also highlighted flaws in IPL auction rules where unsold players can get higher prices as injury replacements.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar
- What
- Criticized foreign players for limited IPL availability and auction rules
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Mid-Day column
- Why
- Believes players should respect the IPL by being available for the full tournament and auction rules need reform
- Critic
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Issue
- Players with limited availability
- Platform
- Mid-Day column
- Event
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Stance
- Players should be available for full tournament
- Example Player
- Josh Inglis
- Auction Flaw
- Unsold players can get higher prices as injury replacements
- Uncapped Players
- Bought for high prices but often underperform
