'I don't watch IPL on TV' - Pujara

[BCCI]

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Pujara could earn an estimated INR 4.25 crores in the period from October 2016 to September 2017, if he plays all of India's Tests - considerably less than what a number of players are likely to earn from the IPL alone. Pujara hasn't played in the IPL since the 2014 season, and did not find any takers in February's auction. He says, however, that he is not concerned by what he is earning in relation to other players.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1095311.html

 

 

[BeautifulGame]

Missing out on the fun

[Pollack]

He streams it on Hotstar.

 

[Lord]

Would still bat faster than Dhoni this season

 

[sandeep]

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"Many wanted India to win, the Australia series was tough," he said. "To have done well in those matches and gained the respect of teammates and oppositions brings about a satisfaction that can't be matched. The feeling that comes from performing when the team needs you to can't be compared. I don't want to talk about how much others are earning or doing. What I've earned is precious to me."

No need to add anything further.

Edited April 30, 2017 by sandeep

[Temujin Khaghan]

there has to be a rule where a Grade-A player if he misses the IPL due to these two reasons,

 

a) injury because of over-exertion in the test/odi series directly preceding the IPL where the player got himself injured because he give it his all while representing the Indian National Cricket team

b) a player who has not been picked by any team for the IPL.

 

has to be protected by the BCCI by giving a cash prize of $1M for every IPL season he misses, as long as he stays in the Grade-A payment quota.

 

Thus this season, Ashwin & Jadeja due to reason (A) and Pujara due to reason (B) would have been the beneficiaries of such a scheme. BCCI better do this because we don't want to face a situation where a much in demand IPL player by-passes an important series before the IPL over fear of injury and thereby losing money nor would we want a situation where a class player like Pujara ruins his technique due to financial frustrations.

Edited April 30, 2017 by Temujin Khaghan

[sarcastic]

5 minutes ago, Temujin Khaghan said:

there has to be a rule where a Grade-A player if he misses the IPL due to these two reasons,

 

a) injury because of over-exertion in the test/odi series directly preceding the IPL where the player got himself injured because he give it his all while representing the Indian National Cricket team

b) a player who has not been picked by any team for the IPL.

 

has to be protected by the BCCI by giving a cash prize of $1M for every IPL season he misses, as long as he stays in the Grade-A payment quota.

 

Thus this season, Ashwin & Jadeja due to reason (A) and Pujara due to reason (B) would have been the beneficiaries of such a scheme. BCCI better do this because we don't want to face a situation where a much in demand IPL player by-passes an important series before the IPL over fear of injury and thereby losing money nor would we want a situation where a class player like Pujara ruins his technique due to financial frustrations.

a) is fine as that is of concern to player's long term prospects to team India. 

b) is not going to be implemented since not getting picked by IPL team is not anyone's problem. BCCI or any board may never implement the second one. 

 

 

[Temujin Khaghan]

42 minutes ago, sarcastic said:

a) is fine as that is of concern to player's long term prospects to team India. 

b) is not going to be implemented since not getting picked by IPL team is not anyone's problem. BCCI or any board may never implement the second one. 

 

 

but a Grade-A player means he is already a legit asset for us. Why corner him when he isn't getting picked. BCCI should try an protect this asset as long as he is able to stay in the Grade-A zone. So a player like Pujara won't do anything drastic and ruin his technique in test cricket. By doing something like this, instead of whining about IPL, Pujara can happily pack up and leave for the County tournament during the IPL knowing that BCCI is compensating him. 

 

just a thought. 

[beetle]

Don't agree with (b).

Just like you need certain skill for playing test....you need certain skills for playing t -20.

 If t 20 specific players are not picked for tests ....do we compensate them for not being picked for tests due to their lack of test skills.So why compensate test players for lacking t -20 skills .

 

While we need to protect test players...lets not wrap them in cotton wool.Even test players need to evolve and change. Soon the innovations that are taking place in LOIs will start changing test batting too. We cannot have one dimentional players in tests too.

 

Rules should not be changed because of 1-2 players. 

Pujara needs to work on changing his reputation as a non t 20 player.

[mancalledsting]

In cases like Pujara- you can "subsidise" a county stint and make up for it that way as playing in early season county would do wonders for his technique in fast bowling conditions 

 

Edited April 30, 2017 by mancalledsting

[chewy]

Unfortunately for Pujara he just didn't cut it in In this season's SMA T20 trophy hence found no takers even at a low base price

 

though i have seen in his earlier a days score quick runs on India A tours 

 

What's the irony, especially in India, in Tests the pitches are so much more difficult than the limited overs pitch that Pujara will never be able to score quick to indicate he can be play aggressive 

 

[LordPrabhzy]

I dont understand as soon as he and BCCI found out that he wasnt bought by anyone in IPL, why didnt they arrange a longer County stint for him ( compared to his last time)?

[vvvslaxman]

Even i don't watch on TV. I watch on the laptop. :)

[Pollack]

43 minutes ago, vvvslaxman said:

Even i don't watch on TV. I watch on the laptop. :)

So what do you watch? Laptop or IPL.

[Gollum]

Why didn't he opt for county cricket seeing how poor he was in the previous round of overseas assignments? I have come across Yorkshire fans on the internet who have a high opinion of Che and want him in their side, so surely he will be picked by the Yorkshire management if he opts for it. Not only will he improve as a batsman there, but also will get paid decently(not like IPL ofc) considering his status as a world class no 3 batsman.

[Straight Drive]

"The switch-off happens in the evenings, when I'm with family or friends. That's why I don't watch IPL on TV, not because I'm not part of it. I watch occasionally, mostly if someone else is watching."

 

Contradictory statement like politician. First he says "The switch-off happens in the evenings, when I'm with family or friends. That's why I don't watch IPL on TV, not because I'm not part of it.  and then

I watch occasionally, mostly if someone else is watching."

 

 

Perhaps he was on high when he gave that interview 

[beetle]

I think he should stop giving ipl related statements.It makes him look pathetic. He is a contracted player for team India for God's sake.

Ipl  contract is not an entitlement .

 

As for compensation..( in the thread) 

What next..

Compensate players for differing auction rates they get.why do players with similar test talent get different pay scale.

 

 

[G_B_]

my butler watches for me and tells me what happened 

[Cricketics]

On ‎4‎/‎30‎/‎2017 at 1:38 PM, beetle said:

Don't agree with (b).

Just like you need certain skill for playing test....you need certain skills for playing t -20.

 If t 20 specific players are not picked for tests ....do we compensate them for not being picked for tests due to their lack of test skills.So why compensate test players for lacking t -20 skills .

 

While we need to protect test players...lets not wrap them in cotton wool.Even test players need to evolve and change. Soon the innovations that are taking place in LOIs will start changing test batting too. We cannot have one dimentional players in tests too.

 

Rules should not be changed because of 1-2 players. 

Pujara needs to work on changing his reputation as a non t 20 player.

Brilliant post. You wrote like a cricket professional here.

Reality is that the game is changing, be it test or ODI. And if a top test player is not making as much money as a "t20 hack" or a no-name youngster is making more then a test specialist, then so be it. This is the way how world works and so will this sport going forward.

 

 

[Khota]

I dont watch Pujara either. I dont care about tests anyway.