Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has openly slammed the critics of the BCCI and IPL, as several former players and experts have questioned the growing influence of franchise leagues, especially after the end of the 2026 IPL season.
Gavaskar has strongly backed the IPL and the BCCI, saying that Indian cricket continues to make a huge contribution to the global game despite constant criticism from overseas.
Recently, several former cricketers and experts questioned why some cricketers chose to stay with their IPL teams instead of returning for national duty. However, Gavaskar believes that the criticism is unfair after exposing IPL official’s bad behaviour during 2026 season.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer faced massive criticism after he decided to stay with Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 playoffs and missed the first Test against New Zealand. In a massive IPL impact, Jordan Cox spotted wearing Virat Kohli's shoes during T20 Blast match.
Before Archer, young England batter Jacob Bethell also opted to be with the RCB during the IPL 2026 instead of playing county cricket despite their Test season approaching. This sparked fresh discussions about whether franchise cricket is taking priority over international commitments.
Sunil Gavaskar fires back at BCCI critics with powerful IPL remark
However, Sunil Gavaskar argued that Indian cricket and the BCCI often face criticism, but many of the same people also benefit from the money and opportunities created by the IPL and its enormous global popularity. He mocked them. How can they ignore this luxury while questioning the BCCI?
Sunil Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day: “Indian cricket and BCCI bashing is par for the course. But when it comes to revenues, they still have to come to the BCCI because it is Indian cricket and Indian fans that fill their coffers much more than even what their traditional rivalry does.”
The legendary batter added, “Cribbing about the IPL and their players not being available for their country is another favorite pastime. Not a word, though, about the 10% their boards get of the fee of every player from their country. It adds up to a cool million plus pounds every year.”
Sunil Gavaskar highlights IPL's unique financial model, takes aim at critics
Gavaskar also highlighted that overseas cricket boards receive a share of the IPL earnings of their players, providing them with a significant financial boost every year. Gavaskar further pointed out that many other T20 leagues around the world do not offer similar financial benefits to foreign cricket boards, making the IPL unique in the way it supports the wider cricket ecosystem.
The legendary batter believes Indian cricket has become one of the biggest driving forces in the sport and will continue to play a major role in its future, regardless of outside criticism.
Gavaskar signed off by saying, “Does The Hundred give any percentage to the boards of their overseas players playing in their tournament? No sir. Does the BBL or any other country's T20 league give any percentage to the boards of their overseas players? No, sir, again. Only the IPL does. Yet the whining and moaning about BCCI and Indian cricket just goes on and on. Wake up and smell the coffee, guys. Indian cricket is here to stay, no matter how you try to pull it down.”
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