Sunil Gavaskar calls for fines over no-ball rule change after Jadeja's struggles
Sunil Gavaskar urges fines for bowlers who deliver no-balls in Tests following Ravindra Jadeja's struggles against Sri Lanka.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called for harsher punishment for bowlers who deliver no-balls in Tests. Since 2021, Ravindra Jadeja has bowled more than 85 no-balls in the format.
Gavaskar rejected the idea of a free-hit for no-balls and instead suggested imposing fines on the offending bowler. The issue gained attention after Jadeja bowled multiple no-balls during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka.
Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta also questioned Jadeja's continued selection after the series, saying his time may be done.
CricHubb Take
Gavaskar's proposal shifts the debate from rule tweaks to financial deterrents, acknowledging that current sanctions have not curbed repeat offenders like Jadeja.