Cricket
Is it easier to play for India now? Sunil Gavaskar has sparked debate by questioning whether too many debuts are making the India cap less special.
India’s busy schedule means selectors rotate players more often, giving new players chances much faster than before.
The former India captain says earning an India cap should be tough and based on consistent performance, not just because seniors are rested.
“India has plenty of talent, so rotation is possible, but it shouldn’t make the India cap less valuable. Players should earn it, not just get it because a senior is rested,” the legend wrote in his Mid-Day column.
Gavaskar feels that constant changes may hurt the team's stability and could make an India debut less special.
Gavaskar noted that key players like Jasprit Bumrah are often rested and questioned if India’s best players should sit out so frequently in today’s cricket.
His comments have sparked debate; some support resting players, while others say the India cap should be earned. Will the BCCI rethink its approach?