Sunil Gavaskar hits out at seniors for breaks

PTI

New Delhi, July 12

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the commitment of senior Indian players, saying he “doesn’t agree” with cricketers skipping international series but playing in the IPL without a break.

Gavaskar’s remarks come after senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant were rested for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies.

“See, I do not agree with this concept of players resting. Not at all. You don’t take rest during IPL, then why ask for it while playing for India? I don’t agree with it. You will have to play for India. Don’t talk about rest,” Gavaskar said during a virtual interaction on YouTube.

“There are only 20 overs in an innings in T20. That does not take any toll on your body. In Test matches, the mind and the body take a toll, I get that. But I don’t think there is much problem in T20 cricket,” he added. The former captain said the BCCI should look into the “rest policy”. “I feel that if Indian cricket is to become more professional, a line needs to be drawn,” he said.

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