New Delhi: The England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) directive for players returning for international duty from the IPL ahead of the T20 World Cup has sparked controversy, with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar pointing to the Cricket Board of Control. called for decisive action. in India (BCCI) and IPL franchise.
Gavaskar expressed his displeasure and stressed that there must be repercussions for the players and their respective cricket boards if they withdraw from the IPL mid-season.
In his column for Mid-Day, Gavaskar asked IPL franchises to deduct a significant portion of their players' salaries, citing the financial impact faced by franchises due to sudden departures.
“I'm all for players choosing their country first and foremost, but we've guaranteed the availability of a full season to various franchises, and if they pull out now they'll be letting the franchises down. Franchises should not be allowed to take too many cuts.''In addition to paying the amount out of the fee that the player was purchased from, the franchise also passes a stipulated 10 percent of the fee that each player receives to the board to which that player belongs. We don't do anything,” Gavaskar said. He advocated for action to hold players and the cricket board accountable for breach of promise.
Additionally, Gavaskar highlighted the disparity in treatment between the IPL and other T20 leagues around the world, particularly regarding the 10 per cent commission paid to the cricket board for player participation in the tournament.
“If the board has breached that guarantee, then the board also needs to be penalized. This 10 per cent fee to the board only accrues in the IPL and not elsewhere. BCCI Is he being appreciated? That's not true,” Gavaskar emphasized. , calling for fairness and accountability in cricket administration.
The controversy over England players' IPL exits highlights the complexities of balancing international cricket and franchise cricket contracts. As talks between the ECB and BCCI continue, stakeholders wait for clarity on the way forward.
Gavaskar expressed his displeasure and stressed that there must be repercussions for the players and their respective cricket boards if they withdraw from the IPL mid-season.
In his column for Mid-Day, Gavaskar asked IPL franchises to deduct a significant portion of their players' salaries, citing the financial impact faced by franchises due to sudden departures.
“I'm all for players choosing their country first and foremost, but we've guaranteed the availability of a full season to various franchises, and if they pull out now they'll be letting the franchises down. Franchises should not be allowed to take too many cuts.''In addition to paying the amount out of the fee that the player was purchased from, the franchise also passes a stipulated 10 percent of the fee that each player receives to the board to which that player belongs. We don't do anything,” Gavaskar said. He advocated for action to hold players and the cricket board accountable for breach of promise.
Additionally, Gavaskar highlighted the disparity in treatment between the IPL and other T20 leagues around the world, particularly regarding the 10 per cent commission paid to the cricket board for player participation in the tournament.
“If the board has breached that guarantee, then the board also needs to be penalized. This 10 per cent fee to the board only accrues in the IPL and not elsewhere. BCCI Is he being appreciated? That's not true,” Gavaskar emphasized. , calling for fairness and accountability in cricket administration.
The controversy over England players' IPL exits highlights the complexities of balancing international cricket and franchise cricket contracts. As talks between the ECB and BCCI continue, stakeholders wait for clarity on the way forward.