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\u2019s coach. Furthermore, Gavaskar proposes that teams should have the authority to vote on additional penalties for on-field errors, encouraging a culture of accountability.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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