Gilchrist warns against too much of cricket for fans
New Delhi | Wednesday, Oct 28 2009 IST
 

Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist today warned thatan excessive dose of cricket may push the fans away from the game.

Gilchrist said the way the game is being played, it may drop the level of interest among the fans and therefore the cricket authorities must understand the need of the hour.

''The schedule has been very compact and hectic, especially in the last six weeks. Potentially, too much cricket is being played by all countries. It is also creating spectators' fatigue. The spectators are finding it tough to keep up with all variations of the game,'' Gilchrist told reporters here today.

''It is something they (administrators) need to monitor and address. A right balance should be maintained. It is a difficult juggling act for the administrators,'' he added.

The former left-hander also claimed that the rivalry that has developed over the last few years between India and Australia could lose its charm both the teams meet frequently.

''India-Australia cricketing rivalry is a wonderful thing for cricket. It catches the imagination of the entire world and is growing. The Ashes has got a lot of history just like India-Pakistan series. ''But as far as how often they should play, it needs a delicate balancing. It (the series) should be held in such a manner that it doesn't go beyond the saturation point,'' Gilchrist said at a promotional event.

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