Ravi Shastri has repeatedly raised concerns over the rise of T20 leagues, especially the IPL, which has reshaped the landscape of international cricket. He believes these leagues have led to a congested calendar, leaving national teams with limited time to prepare for key international tournaments.
Ravi Shastri also opined that the BCCI should interfere in this matter and block Indian players' participation in IPL if those players need to be made available forthe WTC final.
"I’m sure the BCCI will review this in the future, if a World Test Championship [final] is going to come after an IPL every time in the month of June, then for that season, if your team qualifies for the final, there should be certain clauses put to franchises," Ravi Shastri added.
India Looked Underprepared in WTC 2023 Final, Suffered 209-Run Defeat
In the WTC 2023 final, India looked underprepared and were convincingly beaten by Australia by 209 runs at The Oval. After the loss, then-captain Rohit Sharma admitted the team lacked sufficient time to prepare, stating that at least 20–25 days of preparation would have been preferable.
Australia's Steve Smith and Travis Head, who had skipped the IPL that year, made a big impact by scoring centuries. In contrast, the Indian players, having just come off the T20 format, struggled to adjust to the demands of Test cricket, both in batting and bowling.
2023 WTC Final Was Held 10 Days After the 2023 IPL Final
Cricket South Africa (CSA) took a firm stance this time. To ensure better preparation for the 2025 WTC Final, they withdrew key players such as Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch from the IPL Playoffs, even though their teams had advanced to the knockout stage.
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