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Sunil Gavaskar Criticizes IPL's Uncapped Retention Rule, Calls for Salary Cap Reduction

Gavaskar argues that inflated salaries for uncapped players harm their development and urges the BCCI to reconsider the ₹4 crore retention cap.

Sunil Gavaskar wants the BCCI to change the uncapped player rule, which allowed CSK to retain MS Dhoni for INR 4 crore.
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Overview

  • Sunil Gavaskar has publicly urged the BCCI to lower the salary cap for retaining uncapped players, currently set at ₹4 crore.
  • The cap was raised ahead of IPL 2025, enabling Chennai Super Kings to retain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player.
  • Gavaskar believes high price tags create undue pressure on young players, often hindering their on-field performance and long-term growth.
  • He highlighted concerns that many uncapped players receiving large sums lose their drive and fail to justify their valuations, impacting Indian cricket's talent pipeline.
  • The IPL 2025 mega auction saw Rasikh Dar become the most expensive uncapped player at ₹6 crore, but he has played only two matches this season.