Too much cricket keeping fans away: Gilchrist

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New Delhi: Excessive cricket is not only a concern for players' burnout but is also creating spectators' fatigue, warned former Australian wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist.

He said the cricket administrators need to strike the right balance to keep the players as well as fans involved with the game.

"The schedule has been very 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 said here on Wednesday.

"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. (They) Make sure players and people are wanting these game rather than pushing them," he said.

He also rated India-Australia rivalry at par with the Ashes or an India-Pakistan contest but feels if it is organised on a frequent basis, it will lose its charm.

"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 an India-Pakistan series.

"But as far as how often they should play, it needs a delicate balacing. It (the series) should be held in such a manner that it doesn't go beyond the saturation point," Gilchrist, who is the brand ambassador of University of Wollongong, said on the sidelines of a promotional event.

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