{
  "id": 15349094,
  "title": "'I Am Not Desperate For Work': Laxman Sivaramakrishnan Hits Back After IPL Coaching Offer Sparks Reactions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/i-am-not-desperate-for-work-laxman-sivaramakrishnan-hits-back-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:15:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/i-am-not-desperate-for-work-laxman-sivaramakrishnan-hits-back-after-ipl-coaching-offer-sparks-reactions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan clarified that his offer to coach spinners for an Indian Premier League (IPL) team was not driven by desperation for work or financial gain. Instead, he expressed a desire to improve the quality of spin bowling in Indian cricket, which he believes needs greater attention. In a post on X, Sivaramakrishnan stated his intention to challenge himself by helping revive the standard of spin bowling in T20 matches. He emphasized that his proposal was not a result of feeling desperate for employment. Instead, he aimed to demonstrate that spinners can excel in limited-overs cricket. Sivramakrishnan acknowledged that the current approach to deploying spinners in IPL matches often falls short, suggesting that captains need to use them more aggressively as attacking options rather than primarily to contain runs. He also stressed the importance of developing alternative ways for spinners to deceive batters when the pitch offers limited assistance. Furthermore, Sivramakrishnan pointed out that a significant portion of player selection in the IPL is based on performances in the league, making the development of effective spin bowling crucial. He proposed receiving a basic fee along with a performance-related bonus, framing the arrangement as an opportunity to test his coaching ideas and contribute to the development of spinners capable of thriving even under challenging conditions. Concluding his clarification, Sivramakrishnan explicitly stated that his motivation was a challenge, not greed.",
  "summary": "Former Indian spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has clarified his intentions behind offering to coach spinners for an Indian Premier League (IPL) team, insisting that his proposal stems from a desire to improve the quality of spin bowling rather than desperation for work or financial gain. Sivaramakrishnan took to X to address the numerous reactions he received following his post offering his…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}