‘Crucial that full transparency is maintained’: Gavaskar on IPL transfers

Recent months have been filled with speculation surrounding Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya's future in the IPL. Hardik has reportedly discussed a return to Gujarat Titans within the transfer window; however, communication failed as previously reported by The Indian Express. Currently, only two trade transfers have occurred post-IPL 2026, involving Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals swapping Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called for complete transparency in player trades between teams in the league. While the public knows the transfer details, the salaries for each squad and the BCCI remain confidential. This lack of transparency can lead to accusations of breaching the salary cap, which could damage the league's reputation.

Gavaskar's column in Mid-Day stresses the importance of maintaining full transparency to prevent jealousy and criticism from other franchises. Currently, India's cricket team is engaged in a two-Test series against Sri Lanka with Shubman Gill as captain. Jasprit Bumrah, the team's pacer, is sidelined due to a knee injury, and 13 players are in rehab at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Bumrah and Sai Sudarshan were initially selected for the Sri Lanka series, but both were unable to recover in time for the matches. Gavaskar also highlights the recurring hamstring injuries among Indian players, attributing them to flawed training methods and questioning the biomechanics used in training. He believes that players should prioritize match fitness over gym workouts, as the latter doesn't prepare them adequately for the rigors of the game.