Sunil Gavaskar slams senior Indian gamers for in search of relaxation in worldwide sequence: Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed senior Indian gamers for taking a relaxation after each worldwide sequence. He questioned gamers’ commitments in the direction of their recreation as BCCI rests them for the upcoming T20I sequence in opposition to West Indies.
The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya have been rested for the 5 matches T20I sequence in opposition to West Indies. Shikhar Dhawan has been named the staff’s captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence.
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“See, I do not agree with this concept of players resting. Not at all. ‘You don’t take rest during IPL, then why ask for it while playing for India? I don’t agree with it. You will have to play for India. Don’t talk about rest,” Gavaskar mentioned in an interview with Sports Tak.
Gavaskar added that there ought to be completely no points for gamers in enjoying the shortest format on the bounce. However, he admitted that enjoying take a look at cricket takes a toll on the physique.
“T20 format consists of only 40 overs in the entire match. Playing this short form of cricket will not take a toll on your body. Playing Test matches is a different scenario altogether. I get that. It might affect you. But playing T20 cricket should not be a problem for the players.”
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It is vital to notice that, all of the senior gamers missed the house T20I sequence in opposition to South Africa. They had been additionally not a part of the 2 matches T20I sequence in Ireland. Moreover, Rohit additionally missed the one-off take a look at in opposition to England because of covid, so the overall view that floated available in the market was – at the very least Rohit ought to play common and cut back stress off head coach Rahul Dravid, who needed to work with a number of new captains in his quick tenure.
The ‘Little Master’ asserted that the BCCI ought to intervene and look into this new idea of resting gamers in each alternate sequence.
“I honestly feel that the BCCI needs to look into this concept of rest. All the Grade A cricketers have received very good contracts. They receive payment for every match. Tell me if there is any company whose CEO, or MDs get so much time off?”
“I feel that if Indian cricket is to become more professional, a line needs to be drawn. If you want to be rested, you need to reduce your guarantees. Then you take rest, because you don’t want to play. But how can anyone say that I don’t want to play for the Indian team. Which is why I do not agree to the concept.”