“It Won’t Be Done because the IPL Auction Happens Soon” - Sunil Gavaskar Slams BCCI’s Season Plan Amid Duleep Trophy 2026

‘Ranji Trophy split for IPL auction’: Gavaskar slams BCCI’s domestic cricket schedule

Sunil Gavaskar criticizes the 2026-27 domestic cricket schedule for prioritizing IPL auctions over First-Class cricket and the Ranji Trophy, warning of its detrimental impact on player development.

“It won’t be done because the IPL auction happens soon” - Sunil Gavaskar slams BCCI’s season plan amid Duleep Trophy 2026

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar slammed the lack of importance given to the Ranji Trophy compared to the white-ball domestic formats amid the 2026 Duleep Trophy.

Sunil Gavaskar: Ranji Trophy should not be interrupted to accommodate a white-ball tournament

Why is the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy not played till the quarterfinal, then a break for a few weeks, and then the semifinals and final, as it happens with the Ranji Trophy?

Sunil Gavaskar Questions BCCI Over New Ranji Trophy Schedule

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the BCCI over the new Ranji Trophy schedule, with the former India captain unhappy with the decision to split the tournament into two phases. The Ranji Trophy will be played around the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy in the current domestic season. ADVERTISEMENT Gavaskar believes this can affect […]