‘Please, let’s not’: Gavaskar rejects free-hit idea in Tests after India’s no-ball problem

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Sunil Gavaskar stands firm against the introduction of free hits for no-balls in Test cricket, arguing that this practice offers batters unearned advantages. Instead, he suggests implementing financial penalties that escalate with repeated infractions, potentially involving the bowler’s coach. Furthermore, Gavaskar proposes that teams should have the authority to vote on additional penalties for on-field errors, enc…

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