Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says the BCCI should take strict action against overseas players in the IPL whom he believes are deliberately feigning injuries. In comments reported by Hindustan Times and NDTV, Gavaskar argues that some non-Indian players who do not get opportunities in the playing XI then present themselves as injured, while other available players remain sidelined. He criticizes the perceived practice by stating that “ordinary” overseas stars effectively become millionaires through participation in the league, rather than earning their spots through on-field performance.
Both reports frame Gavaskar’s remarks as an appeal for enforcement rather than a specific accusation tied to a single individual. They also emphasize the underlying issue he raises: player availability and transparency during matches and team selection. The outlets present his call for action as a response to what he views as deliberate injury claims during the tournament. The BCCI has not been described as having responded to his comments in the provided reports.
