India’s batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has slammed criticism about the November 24-25 Indian Premier League mega auction being held in the middle of a Test match (India v Australia at Perth).

“There was some loose talk here in Australia as to why the auction is being held in the middle of the first Test match. What these people forget is that it is the owners of the franchises who are busy people and who would prefer to have the auction on a Sunday so that they can get back to their business on Monday.