Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Gavaskar Criticizes BCCI Pay, IPL 'Luck' in Player Earnings
Imagine a sport where some players get paid a lot, and others, who work very hard for years, don't get paid as much.
Sunil Gavaskar, a famous cricket player, is saying this is happening in Indian cricket.
He says that some players in the IPL, a big cricket league, get paid huge amounts of money just because they were picked, even if they haven't played much.
Meanwhile, players who have worked hard in other cricket games for a long time, don't get paid nearly as much.
Gavaskar thinks this isn't fair and that the people in charge of cricket should change how they pay players to make it fairer.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized the BCCI pay structure for domestic cricket, highlighting disparities.
Gavaskar pointed out that some uncapped IPL players earn more than Ranji Trophy veterans.
Priyank Panchal, a prolific Ranji player, was cited as an example of underpayment.
Gavaskar argues that IPL selections for uncapped players are often based on luck.
He suggested the BCCI consider a new fee structure for domestic cricket.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricketer
- What
- Criticized the BCCI's pay structure and the influence of luck in IPL earnings.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In his column for Sportstar
- Why
- To address pay disparities and reward domestic cricket players.
Sunil Gavaskar's Argument
Implied Counter-Argument (Market Forces)
Pay Disparity
Sunil Gavaskar's Argument
Domestic cricketers, especially those in Ranji Trophy, are underpaid.
Implied Counter-Argument (Market Forces)
IPL earnings are based on market forces.
Selection Fairness
Sunil Gavaskar's Argument
IPL selection for uncapped players is often based on luck.
Implied Counter-Argument (Market Forces)
The current system allows young talent to earn lucrative contracts.
- Critic's Name
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Issue
- BCCI pay structure
- Focus
- Domestic cricket compensation
- Mentioned Tournament
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Example Player
- Priyank Panchal
- Panchal's Runs
- Nearly 9,000 in first-class cricket