Sunil Gavaskar feels that the rule change that allowed MS Dhoni to be retained as an uncapped player for Rs. 4 Crore must be changed as he feels it has an adverse effect on others. Dhoni was retained by CSK for Rs. 4 Crore as the uncapped player rule was used by the franchise.

This meant that many of the uncapped players were retained by franchises for the same money. Writing in his column for Sporstar, Gavaskar said that the rule should be revisited and the amount should be reduced as it might have an adverse effect on youngsters as they could get swayed by the money.

“To accommodate Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who became an uncapped player before the auction last year, the limit was raised to Rs 4 crore,” said Gavaskar.

“Maybe it is time to relook at that and reduce it further so that Indian cricket does not lose out on talent that seems to flounder its way with the pressure when auctioned for crores.”

Gavaskar also feels that players failing to justify their salaries will fade into oblivion and it affects Indian cricket.

“A whole lot of the players bought for huge amounts simply fade away as their hunger and drive are satiated. To the franchises, it perhaps doesn’t matter as they may feel it’s good riddance, but Indian cricket takes a bit of a beating at the loss of any player whether he has been successful or not,” said Gavaskar.

Gavaskar feels that players get overwhelmed by their price tags and getting to meet the superstars of the game.

“Most of the guys who suddenly become crorepatis are overwhelmed, firstly by their sudden good fortune and then by the nervousness of getting to rub shoulders with those they have admired and perhaps never even dreamt of meeting. They are often not even part of their state’s squad of top 30 players. So now, to get into a group where there are great players in the game from different countries with different styles, approaches, and even different accents is never easy,” said Gavaskar.

Tune In