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TOI Sports·08.05.2026·🇮🇳India·Sport

‘Fast bowlers bowling with one hand tied’: Gavaskar sounds alarm over T20 imbalance

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Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar is concerned about the game's increasing tilt towards batters, especially in T20s. He highlights shorter boundaries, fielding restrictions, and powerful bats as key issues. Gavaskar specifically advocates for a more lenient wide bouncer rule, arguing bowlers are unfairly penalized. He urges the ICC Cricket Committee to consider measures to restore balance for the bowling fraternity.

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