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Sandhu Proposes 'Specialist Fielders' in IPL, Domestic T20 to Shield India’s Senior Stars

In a new column, the 1983 World Cup winner urges the BCCI to trial dedicated substitute fielders in T20s to reduce injuries and extend careers.

Overview

  • Balvinder Singh Sandhu calls for six or seven specialist substitute fielders in T20 competitions, explicitly including the IPL.
  • He recommends exempting international players from fielding duties in domestic matches to lower injury risk.
  • Sandhu argues fans come to watch batting and bowling rather than high-risk diving efforts in the field.
  • He names Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah as stars the board should prioritize preserving.
  • He criticizes the handling of Jasprit Bumrah’s managed rest and urges the BCCI to let the pacer explain his Oval Test absence, with no board response reported.