IPL 2023 Auction: "I Feel We Have A Long Way To Go In Understanding T20 Cricket"- Ravichandran Ashwin Believes The Format Needs Some Changes

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the T20 format needs a few changes, highlighting the significance of comprehending how spectators interact with the game.   

In the Indian Premier League, the top run scorers and wicket-takers of the year are honoured with orange and purple caps, respectively (IPL). He questioned whether it was necessary to reconsider the practice of rewarding players according to the number of runs scored and wickets taken. 

It’s Important To Know How The End User Is Consuming The Game: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin addressed the situation in a video posted on his YouTube channel: 

“I feel we have a long way to go in understanding T20 cricket. It’s important to know how the end user is consuming the game. Based on that only the rest of the things will start happening. Let’s start with the IPL itself. 

“We have orange and purple caps. Both have a significant volume when it comes to the IPL. It talks about volume of runs and volume of wickets. Whether we need a rethink on that itself is my thought.” 

The Men in Blue’s short-format performances have come under scrutiny after their 10-wicket loss to England in the T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal that just ended. The team was also eliminated early from the Asia Cup in the UAE earlier this year. 

Two Players Will Definitely Go For More Than ₹15 crore: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that some players might make significant financial gains at the IPL 2023 mini-auction. Given the small pool of players, he noted that demand will be high but supply will be low. 

The seasoned campaigner predicted that at least two players would be able to secure contracts worth more than 15 crore. Ashwin added: 

“Looking at the potential of the players who are coming in, there is going to be a hundred percent chance that there is going to be a shortage between supply and demand. 

“The demand will be more, but the supply is going to be very low. Whereas, during last year’s auction, there were so many options. This time, there aren’t many options, and money is there. Five to six players will go for heavy prices. Two players will definitely go for more than ₹15 crore.” 

Prior to the auction, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) decided to keep Ravichandran Ashwin. On December 23, the event is scheduled to take place in Kochi. 

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