Gavaskar argued that current IPL trade transactions are shrouded in too much secrecy.
Legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar has called for complete financial transparency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) trade window.
Gavaskar argued that current IPL trade transactions are shrouded in too much secrecy, as the exact transfer fees and financial details are known only to the BCCI, the involved franchises, and the players.
The cricketer-turned-commentator stated that keeping the remaining franchises and the public in the dark raises valid questions about whether league rules and salary caps are being strictly followed.
Gavaskar strongly believes that all financial figures should be placed in the public domain, emphasizing that an IPL trade involves the integrity of the entire tournament and is "not about two parties alone."
“There’s some speculation in the media about the possible switching of players from one franchise to another. There’s, of course, still some time for that window to be closed. However, while transfer of a player from one franchise to another is in the public domain, when a trade takes place, then the numbers are known only to the two franchises, the player and BCCI,” Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day.
“In such a situation, the other franchises don’t know if the salary cap that every franchise has for its squad was maintained or breached. That’s why it’s important for full transparency that the numbers are also out in the public domain,” he added.
“The IPL is the greatest T20 league in the world, and it’s therefore crucial that full transparency is maintained so that there’s no finger-pointing at it from those jealous of it,” he continued.
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After the conclusion of the tournament, Rishabh Pant left the Lucknow Super Giants and returned to the Delhi Capitals. On the other hand, LSG acquired Kuldeep Yadav from the Delhi-based franchise.
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