Subramaniam Badrinath says current India players have people to switch on fans
Subramaniam Badrinath said current India players have staff to handle basic tasks, unlike Sachin Tendulkar's era of simplicity.
Former Chennai Super Kings batter Subramaniam Badrinath said players in the current Indian team have several people around them to handle even basic needs like switching on fans. He contrasted this with Sachin Tendulkar, who maintained simplicity throughout his career.
Badrinath said he never saw Tendulkar show off and that the batting great used to sleep on the floor because he liked it. The comments come amid ongoing discussion about superstar culture in Indian cricket.
Badrinath's remarks highlight the difference between his playing era and the current setup where support staff and managers handle multiple tasks for senior players.
CricHubb Take
Badrinath's observation about support staff reflects how professionalisation has changed Indian cricket. The infrastructure around players has grown, but the risk is that insulation from everyday tasks may also distance them from the grounded mindset that defined earlier generations. Tendulkar's floor-sleeping habit was not just eccentricity but a deliberate choice to stay connected to simpler routines.