Sourav Ganguly sends crucial message to BCCI after R Ashwin's SOS call to save bowlers

Former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has called upon Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to dress imbalance between batting and bowling in Indian Premier League (IPL). ongoing season of IPL has witnessed an unprecedented surge in high-scoring matches, with teams consistently breaching 200-run mark, and a staggering seven occasions where teams have crossed 250-run threshold.

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Sourav Ganguly makes an earnest request to BCCI

Expressing his concerns at a press conference ahe of Delhi Capitals versus Mumbai Indians match, Sourav Ganguly emphasized challenges faced by bowlers in IPL, as y find mselves under relentless assault from batsmen. Ganguly urged BCCI to take proactive measures to restore equilibrium between bat and ball in tournament.

"Not easy for bowlers. y are being carted all over and that's one area that needs to be looked at in future, balance between bat and ball," Sourav Ganguly said.

Sourav Ganguly's plea echoes similar sentiments expressed by Indian spinner R Ashwin, who took to social media to raise an alarm after Punjab Kings successfully chased down a monumental target of 262 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Ashwin's tweet, "Save bowlers someone plsss," encapsulated staggering nature of match, which witnessed a record-breaking 42 sixes and 37 fours. Notably, it marked first instance in T20 cricket where number of sixes surpassed that of fours in a single match.

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overwhelming dominance of batsmen in IPL has sparked widespre discussions about need to restore parity between bat and ball, ensuring a more competitive and balanced contest. Ganguly and Ashwin's remarks serve as poignant reminders of challenges faced by bowlers in current cricketing landscape, urging authorities to take remedial action to preserve integrity and excitement of sport.