Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed concern over the high payments to uncapped players in the IPL, emphasizing that young players should not be paid too much. He criticized the BCCI for changing the uncapped player retention rule to accommodate MS Dhoni for INR 4 crore. Gavaskar suggested reducing the amount for uncapped player retention, as he believes that many players bought for large sums fail to perform consistently. He mentioned Rasikh Dar, who was the most expensive uncapped player in the IPL 2025 auction but has only played two matches so far. Gavaskar highlighted the pressure of expectations that come with a high price tag and noted that players often perform better when the price is reduced in subsequent auctions. He urged the BCCI to reconsider the uncapped player rule to ensure a fair balance between player payments and performance expectations.
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