While the BCCI has the right to take such a decision and send a signal to erring cricketers, there is one issue that needs clarification. The IPL too is a domestic competition, run by the BCCI. Yes, it is a white-ball competition and cash rich, which makes it different compared to other competitions, including the Ranji Trophy. It is not as if the players aren't prioritising domestic cricket. They are. What they are doing is choosing the cash rich domestic league over the rigours of the red-ball game.
