Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed the BCCI's decision to make domestic cricket compulsory for all players but has also urged for a balanced approach to ensure that there is no burnout.
The affable swashbuckler, who called time on his career last year, is here as one of the four event ambassadors of the ongoing Champions Trophy. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday to put one foot in the semifinals.
Dhawan attended the match and even paid a visit to the Indian dressing room after the triumph.
While speaking to the media on the sidelines of the game, he was asked whether the BCCI has done the right thing by making it mandatory for players to show up in Ranji Trophy games whenever possible.
"It's a very good decision. My only thing is that players should not be overloaded, that's all. But people will monitor that," he said.
"It's a good thing that current players should play domestic as well -- like how Virat played (for Delhi a few weeks back) and the stadium