The 2026 FIFA World Cup is experiencing an unprecedented goal-scoring spree, with 121 goals in the first 40 matches, a 25% increase from the previous tournament. Factors include an advanced ball, longer matches, and an expanded field.
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern about IPL matches consistently exceeding the expected three-hour duration, sometimes crossing four hours. He attributes the slowdown to excessive on-field activity, including reserve players and support staff frequently entering the field during play, even for minor tasks like handing drinks. Gavaskar has proposed stricter rules limiting ground access to only two reserve players carrying drinks and two coaching staff members, and reducing batter preparation time from two minutes to one.
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concern over the increasing duration of IPL matches, which frequently exceed three hours and sometimes stretch beyond four. He attributes the slowdown to excessive on-field personnel, including reserve players and support staff entering during play for minor tasks like handing water bottles. Gavaskar urges BCCI to enforce stricter rules, limiting field access to only two players carrying drinks and two coaching staff members, while reducing batter preparation time from two minutes to one.
