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The Board of Cricket for Control in India (BCCI) is likely to soon part ways with former India captain and legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar. The Times of India reported today that that the BCCI is possibly planning to end its long-time association with Gavaskar once his contract comes up for renewal in April or May.
Gavaskar has for long been one of the most high-profile commentators in the BCCI's internally managed production house. The unit hires its own commentators and they are all expected to toe the board's line. TOI reported that the BCCI is not too happy with the exorbitant fee Gavaskar demands in his role as a full-time professional commentator.
Gavaskar made a whopping Rs 90 lakh for the India-South Africa series late last year while two other former cricketers were paid significantly less. Anil Kumble was paid Rs 39.1 lakh for the same series while Sanjay Manjrekar got richer by Rs 36.49 lakh.
Another grudge that the board might hold against Gavaskar is that he has not always stuck to its point of view. But some insiders in the BCCI, according to the ToI report, refused to buy that theory because the former captain has strongly supported the BCCI's decision to refuse the Decision Review System (DRS) and has spoken up openly in favour of sharp turners prepared at home.
The ninth season of the Indian Premier League starts Saturday and it remains to be seen whether Gavaskar makes an appearance as a commentator. Word is he might be hired by the BCCI on a series-to-series basis from now on.
The same rule could apply to Ravi Shastri, whose term as Team India director has come to an end. He will soon resume commentary duties once the IPL commences on April 8.
BCCI likely to end long-standing association with 'expensive' Sunil Gavaskar
Gavaskar has for long been one of the most high-profile commentators in the BCCI's internally managed production house. The unit hires its own commentators and they are all expected to toe the board's line. TOI reported that the BCCI is not too happy with the exorbitant fee Gavaskar demands in his role as a full-time professional commentator.
Gavaskar made a whopping Rs 90 lakh for the India-South Africa series late last year while two other former cricketers were paid significantly less. Anil Kumble was paid Rs 39.1 lakh for the same series while Sanjay Manjrekar got richer by Rs 36.49 lakh.
Another grudge that the board might hold against Gavaskar is that he has not always stuck to its point of view. But some insiders in the BCCI, according to the ToI report, refused to buy that theory because the former captain has strongly supported the BCCI's decision to refuse the Decision Review System (DRS) and has spoken up openly in favour of sharp turners prepared at home.
The ninth season of the Indian Premier League starts Saturday and it remains to be seen whether Gavaskar makes an appearance as a commentator. Word is he might be hired by the BCCI on a series-to-series basis from now on.
The same rule could apply to Ravi Shastri, whose term as Team India director has come to an end. He will soon resume commentary duties once the IPL commences on April 8.
BCCI likely to end long-standing association with 'expensive' Sunil Gavaskar
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