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Sunil Gavaskar calls for one-month rest window in cricket calendar

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:28 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Sunil Gavaskar calls for one-month rest window in cricket calendar
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Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to implement a mandatory one-month rest for players each year, following India's 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan. He emphasized the importance of player welfare amidst a busy schedule post-IPL 2026. Gavaskar critiqued the practice of resting senior players for workload management, advocating for fielding the strongest available side. He stressed that while opportunities for younger players are essential, senior players should also receive proper breaks. India's next matches include a T20I series against Ireland starting soon.

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  • •Gavaskar calls for a one-month rest for contracted players.
  • •India recently completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan.
  • •He criticized resting senior players in favor of player rotation.
  • •The next assignment for India is a T20I series against Ireland in Belfast.
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  • 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — Sunil Gavaskar pushes for one-month rest window in cricket calendar, links player rotation with 'cheapening the India cap'
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His comments come after India completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan, shortly after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

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