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Gilchrist felt “like a cow” at IPL auction

New Delhi: Adam Gilchrist may have felt “like a cow” after being auctioned at the cash-rich Indian Premier League, but the just-retired Australian wicketkeeper-batsman says he does not mind being part of the “unique and interesting” venture.

Mr. Gilchrist admitted that his name being auctioned was an unusual experience for him and he would wait and watch what the IPL had in store for the players.

“There was a little element of feeling like a cow. But it’s interesting and unique. There is a slight uneasiness. But let us allow it to settle down,” he said at the India Today conclave here on Saturday.

Mr. Gilchrist, who was bought by the Hyderabad franchise of IPL, said playing for an unfamiliar team was not an issue with him as he had switched sides in domestic cricket in Australia.

“IPL has financial benefits and it’s only about six weeks,” Mr. Gilchrist said. But, the wicketkeeper-batsman said the youngsters playing IPL should guard against getting carried away with the monetary benefits and losing focus on cricket.

“The best way is to look at Sachin Tendulkar who has handled himself very well. For young and successful cricketers there should be a level of integrity (towards cricket),” he said. — PTI

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