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Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan withdraw from the IPL

Rana said:
Also he either lied on TV or sounding resigned to the fact that India have played them and there is nothing they can do. He clearly replied to a question from Atherton that the insurance company does cover losses due to Covid, although many reports suggest this isn’t the case.
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They're insured for ticket sales.
 
Rana said:
Also he either lied on TV or sounding resigned to the fact that India have played them and there is nothing they can do. He clearly replied to a question from Atherton that the insurance company does cover losses due to Covid, although many reports suggest this isn’t the case.
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The same ECB ceo was at the book launch event, so they cannot blame anyone from bcci about breach of protocols lol

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cr...f-tom-harrison-book-launch-covid-b954762.html
 
Rana said:
The current ECB CEO is a puppet of the big 3. I have never heard anything encouraging from him every time I have heard him speak on delicate matters and often sways in the direction of the Big 3 rather than the honourable English way. He has shown no spine since yesterday, yet he was firm about England’s decision to opt out of SA, or if any player chooses to skip tours due to ‘mental health’ issues.

The guy is the biggest problem
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Is it that Harrison guy? Spineless Munda indeed.
 
topspin said:
Is it that Harrison guy? Spineless Munda indeed.
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The only time he will show some spine is when Ben Stokes or Jos Butler opt out of a tour of the sub continent (mainly Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh) due to mental health fatigue. Or when announcing a 15 “person” squad instead of a 15 “man” squad. Watch how he continues to disappoint
 
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globalcitizen said:
The same ECB ceo was at the book launch event, so they cannot blame anyone from bcci about breach of protocols lol

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/cr...f-tom-harrison-book-launch-covid-b954762.html
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Why is CEO of ECB supposed to follow protocols required of players in the squads? He is going to follow normal protocols just like general public. I am pretty sure Ganguly wont be staying in IPL bubble alongside players as that doesnt relate to him unless he is in the dugout of any team
 
topspin said:
Then we need to write to them and to the ECB.
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Not sure the ECB will do anything. Let alone the players who want will not give up their IPL contracts.

The ECB gets paid something like 20% of each players contract as "compensation". That is a good chunk of money. Why would the ECB dig a bigger financial hole for itself than the one that is currently in?
 
cricketjoshila said:
May be if ECB had the guts they could have cancelled the NOCs. But they dont work as per our padosi friends wishes
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What these three players do in the IPL 2022 season and the next auction will reveal how they really feel about the IPL and their actual plans about playing in the IPL.

The ECB seem to have no issues with the NOC's. They stay issued and active. So will be interesting to see what these three players do starting next IPL season. I guess we wait and watch.
 
James said:
Interesting timing. Feels like this could be an ECB directive that has come down to the players, in order to further rattle the political sabre with the BCCI.
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Ooh! Not sure if the english players would like or want that. Just so it does not turn into PCB v2(2009). There is a lot of $$$ involved here. For the players and the ECB.
 
Unfortunately no other board can be imagined to show such great awareness and guts to pull off a similar heist successfully.
PCB tried in 2009...ECB is trying now...
 
Devadwal said:
Pakistani players were ban by PCB to participate in IPL once (2009). Now they begging BCCI to include them to play In IPL but now we all know what the end results . hope you get what I want to say.
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If I remember correctly it was PCB which stopped their players under the over confidence that ipl would go bust as a result of their ban. Unfortunately 10 years later ipl is growing and that is the main hurt i guess amongst many.
 
All these 3 players will play in the t20 Wc and ashes.
England have already played an incredible amount of test cricket.
It's also likely for the ipl to have another covid case
 
Some Pakistani posters are celebrating like they have won World Cup here.

Half the England T20 WC XI team playing in IPL :))

Moeen Ali,
Adil Rashid,
Eoin Morgan,
Jason Roy,
Chris Jordan,
Liam Livingstone,
Sam Curran,
Sam Billings, ​
Tom Curran and
George Garton
 
Titan24 said:
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Why is CEO of ECB supposed to follow protocols required of players in the squads? He is going to follow normal protocols just like general public. I am pretty sure Ganguly wont be staying in IPL bubble alongside players as that doesnt relate to him unless he is in the dugout of any team
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What protocols? There was no bio bubble for this series.
 
Cover Drive Six said:
Some Pakistani posters are celebrating like they have won World Cup here..,..
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And that’s the amazing part, including a suggestion that “we write to the ECB”.

I’m not saying it’s all fans, just a few. While it’s every person’s choice to take the pov they want, the sight of Pakistan fans cheering on England players who are missing the IPL, and passionately condemning those who aren’t (in fact seeming mad at them) is beyond amusing, it’s borderline ridiculous.
 
Cover Drive Six said:
Some Pakistani posters are celebrating like they have won World Cup here.

Half the England T20 WC XI team playing in IPL :))

Moeen Ali,
Adil Rashid,
Eoin Morgan,
Jason Roy,
Chris Jordan,
Liam Livingstone,
Sam Curran,
Sam Billings, ​
Tom Curran and
George Garton
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Wow, this many from just England. This list originally also included Stokes, Butler, Archer, Woakes, Bairstow and Malan. That is like 16 players that ECB gave NOC's to.

And to think this list will increase given two new franchises are coming.
 
Rana said:
Who’s side are you on?

Why did India not abandon the 4th Test midway if that’s the case?
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Bcoz that test is in midway may be.. and if i recall india only gain upperhand on day 4 it self.. so its not like they continue match bcs they're winning..
 
Ab Fan said:
Absolutely. It was a terrific decision by BCCI considering the safety of the team and showing great awareness of things that are approaching for them.

It would have been stupid to play the game after the physios being tested COVID positive with a couple of their top order batsman already injured and everyone else were definitely in touching distance of the physios.

It is pretty basic stuff. Isn't it?
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Some guys just want to believe BCCI=Evil.. logics wont apply there.. on topic i dont believe Bairstow is not that big miss for us.. Hopefully Saha has something left in him..
 
Of course Bairstow is a big miss, as are Malan and Woakes. But only for their respective teams and strictly in cricketing terms.

IPL's viewership and watchability is pretty much immune to international players not being available.
 
Completely unprofessional: Upset with England players pulling out, one IPL franchise writes to BCCI - Report

Upset with England players pulling out of IPL 2021, one IPL franchise official has written to BCCI regarding the matter. The players pulled out 24 hours after the cancellation of 5th Test match.

A day after the cancellation of the 5th Test match between India and England, as many as 3 England players decided to pull out of the UAE leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan withdrew from the tournament on Saturday afternoon while the news of Chris Woakes pulling out was confirmed in the evening.

Bairstow was SRH's highest run-scorer in the India leg of the season while Woakes played 3 matches for Delhi Capitals. Punjab Kings' Malan made his IPL debut in the India leg. The last-minute pull outs have surely impacted the teams' plans as the tournament kicks off next week.

As per InsideSport, one franchise official is upset with a member of his team pulling out as he had confirmed his availability for the season. In fact, he has also requested for the travel arrangements to be made. However, the player changed his mind following the 5th Test's cancellation.

“I spoke to our contracted player in England on Thursday evening and he confirmed his arrival to UAE on 15th Sep & also requested us to make arrangements for his partner who he said will be joining with him. We agreed for the same. And on Saturday, we were informed that he is not coming. Coaches, management all are very upset. This is completely unprofessional and against the spirit of our contracts. We have also written to BCCI about it," the official told InsideSport.

Even though there are a number of England players who have pulled out, the likes of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes had delivered their decision in time, which gave their franchise ample time to rope in replacements. Stokes is on a break from the game due to personal reasons while Buttler is spending time with his family. Jofra Archer is out of action due to an elbow issue.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/completely-unprofessional-upset-with-england-players-pulling-out-one-ipl-franchise-writes-to-bcci-report/810820
 
^^^ IPL franchise talking about unprofessional behaviour lol. If Indian team can say no to 5th test then why can't some england players say no to rescheduled Pyjama League? BCCI and these franchises should be last one crying about contracts here. :inti
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
^^^ IPL franchise talking about unprofessional behaviour lol. If Indian team can say no to 5th test then why can't some england players say no to rescheduled Pyjama League? BCCI and these franchises should be last one crying about contracts here. :inti
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Probably they have different reasons and different contracts.
Covid-19
 
OMB said:
Completely unprofessional: Upset with England players pulling out, one IPL franchise writes to BCCI - Report

Upset with England players pulling out of IPL 2021, one IPL franchise official has written to BCCI regarding the matter. The players pulled out 24 hours after the cancellation of 5th Test match.

A day after the cancellation of the 5th Test match between India and England, as many as 3 England players decided to pull out of the UAE leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan withdrew from the tournament on Saturday afternoon while the news of Chris Woakes pulling out was confirmed in the evening.

Bairstow was SRH's highest run-scorer in the India leg of the season while Woakes played 3 matches for Delhi Capitals. Punjab Kings' Malan made his IPL debut in the India leg. The last-minute pull outs have surely impacted the teams' plans as the tournament kicks off next week.

As per InsideSport, one franchise official is upset with a member of his team pulling out as he had confirmed his availability for the season. In fact, he has also requested for the travel arrangements to be made. However, the player changed his mind following the 5th Test's cancellation.

“I spoke to our contracted player in England on Thursday evening and he confirmed his arrival to UAE on 15th Sep & also requested us to make arrangements for his partner who he said will be joining with him. We agreed for the same. And on Saturday, we were informed that he is not coming. Coaches, management all are very upset. This is completely unprofessional and against the spirit of our contracts. We have also written to BCCI about it," the official told InsideSport.

Even though there are a number of England players who have pulled out, the likes of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes had delivered their decision in time, which gave their franchise ample time to rope in replacements. Stokes is on a break from the game due to personal reasons while Buttler is spending time with his family. Jofra Archer is out of action due to an elbow issue.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/completely-unprofessional-upset-with-england-players-pulling-out-one-ipl-franchise-writes-to-bcci-report/810820
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How about the professionalism of running away from the 5th Test?
 
cricketjoshila said:
What protocols? There was no bio bubble for this series.
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No protocols by ECB and England is out of restrictions but, as national teams you would expect some basic internal restrictions in place to prevent teams to go full on in public events, clubs etc. However, it doesn’t look like there were any sort of protocols in place by Indian side and BCCI official had to say “maybe they thought” as no permission was taken or parameters were finalized between Indian team and BCCI as well.

Yes one can put the blame on ECB that they should have forced Indian team into bubble but, I dont think that would have been a great solution.

Its a pandemic going on, yes England has opened up but its a national Indian team which is touring and is expected to play international matches. Its pretty basic common sense to not go in places or events filled with public if they wanted to complete the series without risking their health as well as family. It turns out that possibly attending book events was more important than national team, personal health and families which were on tour.

This was just basic common sense that went missing and there are no two ways about it. If anyone would have gotten it from a quite coffee shop near hotel or while playing golf one can say bad luck as these basic things should be allowed in a country which is open. However, jumping in between a huge crowd and that too in a close proximity is ordinary stuff.
 
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Titan24 said:
No protocols by ECB and England is out of restrictions but, as national teams you would expect some basic internal restrictions in place to prevent teams to go full on in public events, clubs etc. However, it doesn’t look like there were any sort of protocols in place by Indian side and BCCI official had to say “maybe they thought” as no permission was taken or parameters were finalized between Indian team and BCCI as well.

Yes one can put the blame on ECB that they should have forced Indian team into bubble but, I dont think that would have been a great solution.

Its a pandemic going on, yes England has opened up but its a national Indian team which is touring and is expected to play international matches. Its pretty basic common sense to not go in places or events filled with public if they wanted to complete the series without risking their health as well as family. It turns out that possibly attending book events was more important than national team, personal health and families which were on tour.

This was just basic common sense that went missing and there are no two ways about it. If anyone would have gotten it from a quite coffee shop near hotel or while playing golf one can say bad luck as these basic things should be allowed in a country which is open. However, jumping in between a huge crowd and that too in a close proximity is ordinary stuff.
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Lol England player's were going at home then join team later or some players were gone to play the hundreds game in between test match .
 
Devadwal said:
Lol England player's were going at home then join team later or some players were gone to play the hundreds game in between test match .
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Moeen Ali allowed to play T100 in between test series.
Buttler joined back straight away after paternity leave without any quarantine rules.

What protocol we are talking about?
 
Cover Drive Six said:
Some Pakistani posters are celebrating like they have won World Cup here.

Half the England T20 WC XI team playing in IPL :))

Moeen Ali,
Adil Rashid,
Eoin Morgan,
Jason Roy,
Chris Jordan,
Liam Livingstone,
Sam Curran,
Sam Billings, ​
Tom Curran and
George Garton
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Moeen and Adil should have quit as well.
 
Titan24 said:
No protocols by ECB and England is out of restrictions but, as national teams you would expect some basic internal restrictions in place to prevent teams to go full on in public events, clubs etc.
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What exactly is the point of this so-called protocol when ECB have their players going to mingle with their families and friends and come straight back to the team without any quarantine? When crowds aren't being prevented from contacting players?

I mean, why would Indian contingent bother about protocols when ECB is consistently allowing everyone to mingle on and off the ground?
 
Devadwal said:
Lol England player's were going at home then join team later or some players were gone to play the hundreds game in between test match .
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Going home is not equivalent to going to an event with 100s of people in a close proximity. So not sure what's your point.
 
Titan24 said:
Going home is not equivalent to going to an event with 100s of people in a close proximity. So not sure what's your point.
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Going home to mingle with family and then spending time with players in close confines over many many days is exactly the same spending 30 minutes at a book launch event. Or holding matches with maskless crowd packed together.
 
AMSS said:
Going home to mingle with family and then spending time with players in close confines over many many days is exactly the same spending 30 minutes at a book launch event. Or holding matches with maskless crowd packed together.
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Any source that being amongst 100s of people in an event which possibly turned out to be a super spreader is same as mingling with your team mates and family and carries the same risk?
 
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Titan24 said:
Source that being amongst 100s of people in an event which possibly turned out to be a super spreader is same as mingling with your team mates and family and carries the same risk?
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You need a source for what? That matches were held without any checks on crowd re masks and that fans were allowed to run onto the pitches or that ENG camp had players leaving for home and rejoining without any quarantine requirement? Or that the book launch event was 30 minutes? No I don't have a source for the last bit but knowing how these things work, it's my guess that Virat and Shastri would have spent half an hour to an hour at best attending the event.
 
AMSS said:
You need a source for what? That matches were held without any checks on crowd re masks and that fans were allowed to run onto the pitches or that ENG camp had players leaving for home and rejoining without any quarantine requirement? Or that the book launch event was 30 minutes? No I don't have a source for the last bit but knowing how these things work, it's my guess that Virat and Shastri would have spent half an hour to an hour at best attending the event.
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Source of the equivalency which you are trying to create that being with your family at home is same as being amongst 100s of people in close proximity.

Not sure what crowd in the stadium has to do with it. Unless players were going into the crowds then thats another matter but, I dont think that was the case.

30 mins or more at a book launch event with 100s of people is not equivalent to spending time with your family at home and you are yet to prove otherwise. Yes there is a risk in both but, the difference in risk is like earth and sky apart.

Its pretty basic common sense that if you are going to be in close proximity amongst 100s of random people the probability of getting the virus increases and in the end as you can see Indian support staff unfortunately got Covid positive results.
 
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Titan24 said:
Source of the equivalency which you are trying to create that being with your family at home is same as being amongst 100s of people in close proximity.

Not sure what crowd in the stadium has to do with it. Unless players were going into the crowds then thats another matter but, I dont think that was the case.

30 mins or more at a book launch event with 100s of people is not equivalent to spending time with your family at home and you are yet to prove otherwise. Yes there is a risk in both but, the difference in risk is like earth and sky apart.

Its pretty basic common sense that if you are going to be in close proximity amongst 100s of random people the probability of getting the virus increases and in the end as you can see Indian support staff unfortunately got Covid positive results.
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There's is no proof Shastri contacted the virus at the event. And there is no common sense here, only scientific evidence. ECB did not have protocols in place to ensure ground staff and officials stay in a bubble, and they regularly came in contact with players. Sit down with a calculator and count the minutes Indian players spent with ground staff and officials across 4 matches and practice sessions.

So please, get real. Shastri and Kohli were exposed to the virus by ECB on a vastly bigger scale than that book launch event.
 
AMSS said:
You need a source for what? That matches were held without any checks on crowd re masks and that fans were allowed to run onto the pitches or that ENG camp had players leaving for home and rejoining without any quarantine requirement? Or that the book launch event was 30 minutes? No I don't have a source for the last bit but knowing how these things work, it's my guess that Virat and Shastri would have spent half an hour to an hour at best attending the event.[/b]
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You have no source, no proofs of anything. All you are doing is assuming things and want others to believe them. If you want people to discuss your posts on merit then at least give logical reasons to do so. :inti
 
Too much off anything will lead to depression. We know that mental illness is becoming a major issue amongst sportspeople. Yes, if the head feels mucked up for unknown reasons then take a break. It is not as if these guy's need the money or anything like that. Health is wealth.
 
Titan24 said:
Source of the equivalency which you are trying to create that being with your family at home is same as being amongst 100s of people in close proximity.

Not sure what crowd in the stadium has to do with it. Unless players were going into the crowds then thats another matter but, I dont think that was the case.

30 mins or more at a book launch event with 100s of people is not equivalent to spending time with your family at home and you are yet to prove otherwise. Yes there is a risk in both but, the difference in risk is like earth and sky apart.

Its pretty basic common sense that if you are going to be in close proximity amongst 100s of random people the probability of getting the virus increases and in the end as you can see Indian support staff unfortunately got Covid positive results.
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I only remember Rishabh Pant who spent quality time with the crowd during an EPL match. Surely you can't blame him for that because ECB was at fault at that time as well. If you need a proof I can post a picture of that. I am not someone who doesn't/can't back when I say something. Surely no guess work is involved here. These same guys who are blaming ECB were nowhere to be seen when IPL got cancelled in May. None of these guys blamed BCCI for that. :inti
 
These England all format players had a choice to make. IPL,Ashes, and World T20 . Playing in all 3 would have meant months away from home. So these players have made the logical choice in sacrificing the IPL. Woakes and Malan would have not started for their franchises anyway so it's not a shock to see them pull out.
 
A couple of days after Chris Waokes pulled out of the second leg of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals have announced that Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis will replace the English allrounder. The T20 league is set to resume from September 19 when Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will square off at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
 
MenInG said:
A couple of days after Chris Waokes pulled out of the second leg of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals have announced that Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis will replace the English allrounder. The T20 league is set to resume from September 19 when Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will square off at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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World class replacement
 
‘Had to give up one, so chose World Cup and Ashes over IPL’: Chris Woakes

Woakes, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, pulled out of the popular and cash-rich T20 league along with compatriots Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings).

England pacer Chris Woakes says it would have been extremely hard to play in three back-to-back tournaments so he chose the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series over the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Woakes, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, pulled out of the popular and cash-rich T20 league along with compatriots Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings).

"My inclusion in the World Cup squad, I didn’t know was going to happen – especially a couple of months ago. The IPL has been rescheduled and thrown on to the end of our summer," Woakes was quoted as saying by 'The Guardian'.

"With the World Cup and the Ashes, it would have been too much in a short space of time. I would have loved to have been part of the IPL but something has to give," Woakes, who will play for Warwickshire this week, said.
Woakes said the T20 World Cup, set to begin in the UAE and Oman after the conclusion of the IPL, and the Ashes series assume significance which is no less than England's summer of 2019.

“A World Cup and an Ashes tour, it’s almost as big a winter as our summer was in 2019. It’s a shame with what’s going on Covid-wise that it’s not going to be as normal as everyone would like. But, from a cricket perspective, it’s very exciting.”

Woakes has shown keen interest in travelling to Australia for the Ashes when a lot of British players are unsure of going Down Under due to expected stringent restrictions.

It is expected that Australia will now allow players with their families on the Tour.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/had-to-give-up-one-so-chose-world-cup-and-ashes-over-ipl-chris-woakes-101631600630232.html
 
MenInG said:
A couple of days after Chris Waokes pulled out of the second leg of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals have announced that Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis will replace the English allrounder. The T20 league is set to resume from September 19 when Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will square off at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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Scraping the barrel?

Economy rate of 8.19 in 82 T20s
 
OMB said:
‘Had to give up one, so chose World Cup and Ashes over IPL’: Chris Woakes

Woakes, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, pulled out of the popular and cash-rich T20 league along with compatriots Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings).

England pacer Chris Woakes says it would have been extremely hard to play in three back-to-back tournaments so he chose the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series over the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Woakes, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, pulled out of the popular and cash-rich T20 league along with compatriots Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings).

"My inclusion in the World Cup squad, I didn’t know was going to happen – especially a couple of months ago. The IPL has been rescheduled and thrown on to the end of our summer," Woakes was quoted as saying by 'The Guardian'.

"With the World Cup and the Ashes, it would have been too much in a short space of time. I would have loved to have been part of the IPL but something has to give," Woakes, who will play for Warwickshire this week, said.
Woakes said the T20 World Cup, set to begin in the UAE and Oman after the conclusion of the IPL, and the Ashes series assume significance which is no less than England's summer of 2019.

“A World Cup and an Ashes tour, it’s almost as big a winter as our summer was in 2019. It’s a shame with what’s going on Covid-wise that it’s not going to be as normal as everyone would like. But, from a cricket perspective, it’s very exciting.”

Woakes has shown keen interest in travelling to Australia for the Ashes when a lot of British players are unsure of going Down Under due to expected stringent restrictions.

It is expected that Australia will now allow players with their families on the Tour.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/had-to-give-up-one-so-chose-world-cup-and-ashes-over-ipl-chris-woakes-101631600630232.html
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Woakes did the right thing by choosing money over performances in World Cup or Ashes. Nobody will remember how much money he earned during IPL anyway. :inti
 
OMB said:
‘Had to give up one, so chose World Cup and Ashes over IPL’: Chris Woakes

Woakes, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, pulled out of the popular and cash-rich T20 league along with compatriots Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings).

England pacer Chris Woakes says it would have been extremely hard to play in three back-to-back tournaments so he chose the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series over the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Woakes, who plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, pulled out of the popular and cash-rich T20 league along with compatriots Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Dawid Malan (Punjab Kings).

"My inclusion in the World Cup squad, I didn’t know was going to happen – especially a couple of months ago. The IPL has been rescheduled and thrown on to the end of our summer," Woakes was quoted as saying by 'The Guardian'.

"With the World Cup and the Ashes, it would have been too much in a short space of time. I would have loved to have been part of the IPL but something has to give," Woakes, who will play for Warwickshire this week, said.
Woakes said the T20 World Cup, set to begin in the UAE and Oman after the conclusion of the IPL, and the Ashes series assume significance which is no less than England's summer of 2019.

“A World Cup and an Ashes tour, it’s almost as big a winter as our summer was in 2019. It’s a shame with what’s going on Covid-wise that it’s not going to be as normal as everyone would like. But, from a cricket perspective, it’s very exciting.”

Woakes has shown keen interest in travelling to Australia for the Ashes when a lot of British players are unsure of going Down Under due to expected stringent restrictions.

It is expected that Australia will now allow players with their families on the Tour.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/had-to-give-up-one-so-chose-world-cup-and-ashes-over-ipl-chris-woakes-101631600630232.html
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Yep as I said. These English all formats players have chosen international cricket over the IPL. The right decision especially for Woakes and Malan who would have not played much anyway.
 
SangasCoverDrive said:
IPL keeps on selecting third rate Aussie players yet out resident Indians on this app say that most of the Pakistani players would not make it to IPL
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Offer these so called 3rd rate Aussie cricketers a choice between IPL and PCL and you will have your answer.
 
It was stupid to start IPL in middle of Pandemic anyway, messed so much ****

This India/Eng series was some serious cricket for pure game lover - bakwaas reasoning to leave
 
cricketjoshila said:
I dont see any pakistani in the IPL.
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Which is interesting, isn't it, given that until Misbah came along in mid-2019 they were the world's number 1 T20i team.

It's as if a government spat forced the EPL to not have French players in it.
 
Afzal_K said:
It was stupid to start IPL in middle of Pandemic anyway, messed so much ****

This India/Eng series was some serious cricket for pure game lover - bakwaas reasoning to leave
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Wasn't PSL played, then postponed and finally completed in the middle of the still ongoing pandemic. Aren't the Carribean and other T20 leagues being played in the middle of a pandemic!!!! What's your point?
 
fitCricFan said:
Wasn't PSL played, then postponed and finally completed in the middle of the still ongoing pandemic. Aren't the Carribean and other T20 leagues being played in the middle of a pandemic!!!! What's your point?
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The point is that IPL is the biggest and most lucrative league.
 
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