Gavaskar Critiques Ranji Trophy’s Diminished Status Amid Busy Cricket Schedule

Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the diminishing status of the Ranji Trophy, citing player unavailability due to an overcrowded cricket calendar. In a Sportstar column, he criticized the Indian cricket system for prioritizing international series and A tours over the domestic tournament. Gavaskar lamented that since the advent of the IPL, the Ranji Trophy has been sidelined.