Sunil Gavaskar criticizes BCCI over player workload and domestic cricket schedule

Sunil Gavaskar has publicly criticized the BCCI regarding the current international cricket calendar, stating that Indian players are being managed like machines. In a column for Sportstar, the former captain argued that the relentless schedule of matches across multiple formats is leading to an injury crisis and insufficient rest. He emphasized that the Indian national team functions as a by-product of the broader domestic ecosystem, which he claims is currently being neglected. Gavaskar warned that failing to prioritize red-ball and domestic cricket will damage the long-term quality of players produced for the national side. To address these structural issues, he proposed the reinstatement of the BCCI’s Technical and Fixtures Committees. He suggested that these bodies, composed of former players and administrators, are necessary to balance the demands of the international calendar with the health of the domestic structure.

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