Since IPL's arrival, Ranji has faded into the background: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said since the introduction of the IPL, the Ranji Trophy has "sadly receded into the background". "No other major country treats its national tournament as cavalierly as India does," he added. Calling India's upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa "needless", Gavaskar stated, "[Many] players will not be available for their state teams."