Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar criticized uncapped players who prioritize the Indian Premier League (IPL) over domestic cricket and end up earning crores without making significant contributions to the senior Indian men’s team. Gavaskar highlighted names like Rasikh Dar, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Abdul Samad, Priyansh Arya, Ashutosh Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, and Abhinav Manohar who earned big in IPL 2025. He emphasized the importance of rewarding players who commit to domestic cricket in hopes of representing India. Gavaskar suggested implementing a slab system for match fees to encourage more players to participate in Ranji Trophy matches. He also praised retired Gujarat batter Priyank Panchal for his impressive First-Class career despite never getting a chance to play for India. Gavaskar questioned the disparity in remuneration between domestic tournaments like Ranji Trophy and the IPL, highlighting the financial challenges faced by players like Panchal. Overall, Gavaskar called for more support and incentives for players dedicated to domestic cricket to ensure a balanced and fair system in Indian cricket.
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