XtraTime Web Desk: Amid so many concerns around players’ workload with the ICC World Cup starting only a few days after the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals team advisor Sourav Ganguly felt that sitting out of matches is not all an answer.
“Not playing is not the solution,” the former Indian captain said on Tuesday.
There has been a lot of discussion on how the World Cup-bound players need to effectively manage their workload during a demanding tournament like the Indian Premier League. The IPL ends on May 12, while the World Cup starts in England from May 30.
“Yes, there is a lot of cricket but you just play. How many cricketers get to play 15-16 years of international cricket? I don’t think anyone should worry about being fatigued, being tired. Just find a way to get fresh,” Ganguly said during an event organised by IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.
Ganguly felt that the players should make the most of playing at the highest level.
”… Because I have always said there is limited time to play this sport. Getting opportunities at the international level, at the IPL level, this will never come back, so find a way to get rest, find a way to stay fresh and keep playing.
“Not playing is not the solution, even our generation played a lot of cricket. Yes IPL was not there as it came towards the end of our career but, cricket-wise, it was same.