Sunil Gavaskar advocates for bigger boundaries in Indian cricket venues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Sunil Gavaskar has called for increased boundary sizes at Indian cricket venues and IPL grounds ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. He argues that smaller boundaries benefit batters by allowing mishits to clear the ropes, potentially harming their performance in international settings. Gavaskar suggests that moving the ropes back before the domestic season could help players adapt to more challenging conditions. He also criticized India's recent fielding efforts and stressed the need for players to adjust their strategies based on match situations.
- •Gavaskar wants larger boundaries to help players prepare for international play.
- •He cites mishits clearing smaller fences as a concern for batting skills.
- •Gavaskar emphasizes the importance of fielding quality in the team.
- •He proposes changes before the upcoming domestic season to implement his idea.
- •The suggestion aligns with the need for adaptation ahead of the World Cup.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sunil Gavaskar wants bigger boundaries at Indian cricket venues and in IPL to help Team India prepare for 2027 ODI World Cup
"With the 2027 ICC World Cup just months away, former Indian batter and Test legend Sunil Gavaskar wants Indian cricket venues to have bigger boundaries to prepare for the upcoming tournament.
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