Team India won the Test series 4-1 by defeating England by an innings and 64 runs in the Dharamsala Test match. The Indian team had to face defeat in the first test match, but then the team did not let baseball survive in the next four test matches. During the last test match, a war of words was seen between James Anderson and Shubman Gill.

After which, when Jonny Bairstow was batting, he raised questions on Shubman Gill. Shubman Gill also did not remain silent again and responded to Bairstow in a bold manner. Former Indian veteran player Sunil Gavaskar has given a big statement regarding this kind of fight between Indian and English players.

Some of them cannot afford that fee- Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar feels that the on-field war between Indian and English players is seen due to IPL fees. Sunil Gavaskar while talking on sports star said, ‘This is why when English and Indian players play against each other, they often get into verbal altercations. A lot of England players are not selected in the IPL because they can be withdrawn at any time by their board due to camp or something. Which leaves the franchise in limbo.

Sunil Gavaskar believes that some England players cannot afford the fees of Indian players. Due to which the joy of defeating England becomes even greater.

Sunil Gavaskar further said, ‘Some of them cannot afford the fees for which some Indian players are bought and compare their achievements at the international level. It may also be difficult to explain or understand the dynamics of the IPL auction. That’s why you see more showmanship in India-England matches than any other Indian match. That is why the joy of defeating England is always greater.