David Warner may skip Big Bash League, says his manager

[MenInG]

Australian opener David Warner may skip the Big Bash League this year due to bio-bubble fatigue, according to his manager.

“It’s not to do with the money, it’s to do with whether he wants to do it,” Warner’s manager James Erskine was quoted as saying by Sydney Morning Herald.

“I haven’t discussed it with him but I would think he’s more than likely to spend time with his family than in the BBL. The fact we haven’t had the conversation probably tells me he won’t,” Erskine added.

Earlier this year, Warner, pointing out difficulties in staying away from family for tournaments to fulfil bio-bubble requirements, suggested he may have to assess his future in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The next edition of the BBL is set to take place from December to February next year. Australia’s international players are likely to get a two-three week window to feature in the BBL after their home series against India.

Warner is currently leading Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in the UAE.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...ays-manager-james-erskine/article32757735.ece

 

[MenInG]

So, yes skip your own country's league but bio-bubble fatigue ok for IPL.

Mubarak.

 

[naseem]

This is about to happen....I won't be surprised if quits international cricket....

 

[Hitman]

This is how much he wants to play in the IPL. And we were hearing how IPL wasn't the gold standard of league cricket

 

[Varun]

Yeah Warner play the IPL every year though!

$$$

 

[MenInG]

This is how much he wants to play in the IPL. And we were hearing how IPL wasn't the gold standard of league cricket

This is more of a reflection of the priorities that an individual has. Rest I will leave for you to decide.

 

[Mamoon]

BBL is junk; IPL is on par with international cricket.

You have to be complete bonkers to skip IPL for cheap imitations like BBL, CPL, PSL, BPL etc.

This whole nationalism stuff is pointless. Warner plays for Australia and nothing beyond that should matter.

 

[leg-side-flick]

So, yes skip your own country's league but bio-bubble fatigue ok for IPL.

Mubarak.

If I as a player have 4/5 years of league cricket left, why shouldn't I play IPL and get a million dollars and secure my family's future.

Doing this and not playing for country still has a argument, one can argue that representing country is the pinnacle of sports but seriously league vs league, I don't think PATRIOTISM should be included in that....

 

[angrypathan]

So, yes skip your own country's league but bio-bubble fatigue ok for IPL.

Mubarak.

He's not skipping any games for Australia. Up to him to decide which leagues he wants to play in. Besides, most of Australia's test team haven't featured in the BBL for years.

 

[naseem]

Playing IPL he would infact earn more and somewhat compensate his national contract.
He has family and had earlier said staying in bubble will be very. Lonely. For him.
He is very much attached with IPL and Sunrisers. Have seen him wearing his SRH shirt even in his home doing. Videos. On. TIK TOK and instagram plus BIGBASH is a ver lengthy league for a T20 competition

Many players will skip Bash...
But fear is if he looses interest to represent Australia.
He is not going to be younger and his international performance has taken a hit.

Hope better sense prevails

 

[saeed5646]

I am not sure what is there to gloat on .It's all about $$$$ .

 

[Gullycricket]

I am ok with this. Skipping leagues is fine. Still better than AB de Villiers who sold his soul and deserted his country

 

[naseem]

I am ok with this. Skipping leagues is fine. Still better than AB de Villiers who sold his soul and deserted his country

Yeah AB is at diff level.....deserting his country just months before world cup

 

[Rana]

No wonder he is hated by his own countrymen also.

 

[MenInG]

Imagine living in Australia - going over to support your "local" team and finding out that Warner cant be bothered to play because he is too tired after entertaining Indian fans.

 

[PakPremi]

This is how much he wants to play in the IPL. And we were hearing how IPL wasn't the gold standard of league cricket

The golden thing for IPL is what they are able to pay compare to other leagues, players are not prioritising IPL because of its standards but because of the mighty pay cheque.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

The golden thing for IPL is what they are able to pay compare to other leagues, players are not prioritising IPL because of its standards but because of the mighty pay cheque.

You are right. In our part of the world Money = Gold Standard. This also explains why some bollywood movies with trash storylines were called hit just because of their box office collections. IPL is quite similar to that. People love all that tamasha, cheerleaders and drama here even though the quality of cricket is not that good.

 

[Rana]

What is more prestigious:

Becoming the IPL champion of a particular year

Or

Winning an away Test series against Australia, England, India, New Zealand?

I mean what is the end goal of IPL?

 

[Rana]

There is no promotion/Relation system in the IPL, so you can literally come last every year and come back every year. Besides the Indian players, the international ones are free to play in the Mozambique premier league if they like...so what exactly is the prestige of the IPL?

 

[Mamoon]

What is more prestigious:

Becoming the IPL champion of a particular year

Or

Winning an away Test series against Australia, England, India, New Zealand?

I mean what is the end goal of IPL?

It can be argued that winning the IPL is bigger than winning bilateral series against small teams.

However, winning an away Test series especially in big countries is a far greater and more prestigious achievement than winning the IPL or the WT20.

For some countries, certain away Test series wins would rank higher than the ODI World Cup as well.

 

[Mamoon]

The golden thing for IPL is what they are able to pay compare to other leagues, players are not prioritising IPL because of its standards but because of the mighty pay cheque.

Who creates standards? The pool of players.

IPL has the best collection of overseas players and star power among all leagues. It also helps that India itself is a powerhouse cricket nation.

And of course they can bring in these elite players and stars because they have the most money.

But why do they have the most money? Did they find a treasure in a cave? No, they have the most money because they have successfully capitalized on their huge market through competent decision-making.

BCCI did not invent T20 cricket, but they were able to realize its potential earlier than others.

Nothing stopped ECB or CA from getting a head-start on BCCI and create their version of IPL earlier, nothing except their lack of vision.

Then you have Pakistan. A country with a massive cricket heritage and the biggest market in the game after India.

PCB should be richer than all except BCCI, but because of our sheer incompetence, we are fighting for scraps and begging the big teams to play us so that we can make some money.

 

[Rana]

When I read biographies of international legends to recently retire, I see no detailed mentions of them winning an IPL, or ending up as runners up or in the play offs. What matters is their accomplishments at the international arena, the tough series they helped influence win as international cricket.

The only serious mention of Domestic cricket we see on their cv’s is the influence they had on their fc teams in their own countries, or the one or two seasons they represented an English county and helped them to a league title or promotion.

 

[Rana]

What will David Warner be remembered for? What he was as an international cricketer or how many IPLs he has participated in?

 

[angrypathan]

Imagine living in Australia - going over to support your "local" team and finding out that Warner cant be bothered to play because he is too tired after entertaining Indian fans.

I don't have to imagine it, I live in Australia and were Warner to play in the BBL he would be part of my "local" team. Living in a biosecure bubble is tough. If he doesn't play the BBL I won't be happy about it, but as long as he's not pulling out of games for Australia it's a fairly trivial issue, and a decision that's completely understandable.

 

[angrypathan]

What will David Warner be remembered for? What he was as an international cricketer or how many IPLs he has participated in?

International cricket of course. Pretty irrelevant to this thread though since he isn't missing any international games for the IPL.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

What will David Warner be remembered for? What he was as an international cricketer or how many IPLs he has participated in?

335* one of the greatest innings against a quality and top bowling attack..

 

[Rana]

International cricket of course. Pretty irrelevant to this thread though since he isn't missing any international games for the IPL.

We are talking about Warner’s personality are we not?

 

[Rana]

International cricket of course. Pretty irrelevant to this thread though since he isn't missing any international games for the IPL.

Ah yes the great 200 by Azhar Ali against Australia comparison. Or Misbah’s fastest Ton in Abu Dhabi

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

We are talking about Warner’s personality are we not?

He did not skip an international match. He is prioritising a league over other.. just that it is an Indian one is making you go all angry on him. That too due to a special situation in. COVID-19.

 

[Rana]

He did not skip an international match. He is prioritising a league over other.. just that it is an Indian one is making you go all angry on him. That too due to a special situation in. COVID-19.

Ah ok

So only Warner is missing this or are the other Aussie pros in the IPL doing the same?

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Ah ok

So only Warner is missing this or are the other Aussie pros in the IPL doing the same?

Up to individuals right? Just like Amir has made a choice to prioritise BPL over domestic cricket.. Kohli skipped Asia cup, and West Indians do the same. Same applies for Warner he can prioritise his work load. Modern cricket.

 

[Rana]

Up to individuals right? Just like Amir has made a choice to prioritise BPL over domestic cricket.. Kohli skipped Asia cup, and West Indians do the same. Same applies for Warner he can prioritise his work load. Modern cricket.

And your questioning, debating with me because I Defended Amir or those names for their choices as compared to Warner who I attacked?

 

[Bhaijaan]

It is unfair to international talent of the highest quality to have to play for 4-5 leagues a year for multiple countries, many of whom are clearly not up to mark.

It is inevitable for IPL to get a six month window in the calender so that the top talent can exclusively play for IPL with no financial insecurity left whatsoever to play elsewhere.

 

[IMMY69]

I’ve mentioned this on other threads but no one seems to want to address the elephant in the room.

BBL or any other league would go through the roof in terms of viewership and hence revenue if India allowed its players to play in them.

So whilst they don’t we will continue to have players literally suck up to the Indians for the dollars...

By the way, you have to be a complete idiot to compare IPL to international T20’s...

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

I’ve mentioned this on other threads but no one seems to want to address the elephant in the room.

BBL or any other league would go through the roof in terms of viewership and hence revenue if India allowed its players to play in them.

So whilst they don’t we will continue to have players literally suck up to the Indians for the dollars...

By the way, you have to be a complete idiot to compare IPL to international T20’s...

Openers for RR today :
Smith
Buttler
Rcb will have finch Kohli and devilliers
Bowlers Chahal Zampa.
You sure these names are not international class.

 

[Rajdeep]

I’ve mentioned this on other threads but no one seems to want to address the elephant in the room.

BBL or any other league would go through the roof in terms of viewership and hence revenue if India allowed its players to play in them.

So whilst they don’t we will continue to have players literally suck up to the Indians for the dollars...

By the way, you have to be a complete idiot to compare IPL to international T20’s...

Its hardly an elephant in the room though. The reason BCCI pays so much money to its players so that they dont participate in another league and IPL remains the pinnacle of t20 cricket. No one is stopping other boards to pay the same amount of money and stopping their players from participating in IPL. Players will only play those leagues which pays them most.

 

[Rana]

Its hardly an elephant in the room though. The reason BCCI pays so much money to its players so that they dont participate in another league and IPL remains the pinnacle of t20 cricket. No one is stopping other boards to pay the same amount of money and stopping their players from participating in IPL. Players will only play those leagues which pays them most.

The Boards, the counties or fc teams who the players represent also make a profit from the IPL deal of the individual player

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

And your questioning, debating with me because I Defended Amir or those names for their choices as compared to Warner who I attacked?

You questioned warners credentials by just asking what he will be remembered for. All because he prioritised an Indian league. I just replied what he will be remembered for. He has 20 test centuries, a gun odi and t20 player. So he will be remembered as a great modern cricketer and a game changer and match winner.

 

[Rana]

You questioned warners credentials by just asking what he will be remembered for. All because he prioritised an Indian league. I just replied what he will be remembered for. He has 20 test centuries, a gun odi and t20 player. So he will be remembered as a great modern cricketer and a game changer and match winner.

Yes. Well done for figuring that out.

 

[Rajdeep]

The Boards, the counties or fc teams who the players represent also make a profit from the IPL deal of the individual player

Correct and that is another reason why boards encourage their players to participate in IPL. However, both BCCI and Indian players have no incentive to play in any other league.

 

[Ashmal]

Openers for RR today :
Smith
Buttler
Rcb will have finch Kohli and devilliers
Bowlers Chahal Zampa.
You sure these names are not international class.

So out of 22 players about 10 to 12 players are of international quality in IPL which means almost half the players are not of international class.

While in international cricket almost all the 22 players on field are among the best in their respective countries.

It's ludicrous to claim that IPL or any league for that matter is better or even equivalent to international cricket.

 

[Varun]

Australia could have walked away from Warner when he was banned.

He was the most expendable and seen as a ringleader unlike Smith or Bancroft but welcomed him with open arms.

Of course, he hasn't stabbed Australia in the back yet but the mercenary streak is alive in him through decisions like these. Even if he retires 2 years before his logical end for Australia to hop from league to league, you know what's more important for him. $$$

 

[Ashmal]

Correct and that is another reason why boards encourage their players to participate in IPL. However, both BCCI and Indian players have no incentive to play in any other league.

Well the Indian players are clearly not very happy with that, recently the likes of Raina, Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj complained about it.

They wanted BCCI to allow Indian players atleast those who are not in national side to go and play in foreign leagues.

 

[Rana]

Well the Indian players are clearly not very happy with that, recently the likes of Raina, Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj complained about it.

They wanted BCCI to allow Indian players atleast those who are not in national side to go and play in foreign leagues.

Why is a random cricketer from Ranji who has no international potential not allowed to play in the CPL or BBL if he is fairly scouted?

 

[PakPremi]

Who creates standards? The pool of players.

IPL has the best collection of overseas players and star power among all leagues. It also helps that India itself is a powerhouse cricket nation.

And of course they can bring in these elite players and stars because they have the most money.

But why do they have the most money? Did they find a treasure in a cave? No, they have the most money because they have successfully capitalized on their huge market through competent decision-making.

BCCI did not invent T20 cricket, but they were able to realize its potential earlier than others.

Nothing stopped ECB or CA from getting a head-start on BCCI and create their version of IPL earlier, nothing except their lack of vision.

Then you have Pakistan. A country with a massive cricket heritage and the biggest market in the game after India.

PCB should be richer than all except BCCI, but because of our sheer incompetence, we are fighting for scraps and begging the big teams to play us so that we can make some money.

First of all you are comparing Apples with Oranges, when comparing the BCCI and PCB due to India have almost unstoppable international cricket compare to Pakistan due to security issues. So its not much due to PCB mis mangement but more due to very little money coming in.
Secondly even if its due to better management by BCCI no one is arguing against it, but my point still stands that players only care about superior financial incentive that IPL provides when prioritising which leagues they would chose if they have to make choice.
Thirdly PCB management and cricket structure is heading toward improvement yet you are still not showing any support even though you are criticising past mis-management.

 

[Varun]

You just know that if Warner had spent the same amount of time in the BBL, bio-secure bubble and all, he would still be fresh to play in the IPL that followed.

 

[topspin]

When I read biographies of international legends to recently retire, I see no detailed mentions of them winning an IPL, or ending up as runners up or in the play offs. What matters is their accomplishments at the international arena, the tough series they helped influence win as international cricket.

The only serious mention of Domestic cricket we see on their cv’s is the influence they had on their fc teams in their own countries, or the one or two seasons they represented an English county and helped them to a league title or promotion.

Well said. For instance I'll remember Gayle for his two triple test tons rather than his IPL exploits despite being the best IPL player of all time.

 

[Rajdeep]

Why is a random cricketer from Ranji who has no international potential not allowed to play in the CPL or BBL if he is fairly scouted?

BCCIs policy is no player playing in Indian international or domestic cricket should be allowed to play in other leagues. It is because BCCI wants to keep Indian market exclusive and in return pay hefty amount to its players. But the players who dont benefit from BCCI are free to play any league they want. Many Indian discarded players like Unmukt Chand, Bisla, Yusuf Pathan etc played in Dhaka Premier league. Tambe played in CPL this year and went onto became one of the most economical bowler at the age of 48

 

[Rana]

Well said. For instance I'll remember Gayle for his two triple test tons rather than his IPL exploits despite being the best IPL player of all time.

I’ll remember Gayle for that huge six that he hit Brett Lee in 2009 that went out of the Oval.

I’ll remember AB Devilliers for the emotional moment where he could not win the game against New Zealand

I’ll remember Micheal Hussey for the heartbreak he gave Pakistan fans in the Semi Finals of the World T20

I’ll remember Virat Kohli for the fantastic 140 he hit against England the last time India toured for a Test series, whilst all the other batsmen couldn’t get going.

 

[Saj]

Well we've seen Banton not play for Somerset at Lord's recently and instead go and sit on the bench at the IPL.

Expect more cricketers to follow the money, instead of staying loyal.

 

[leg-side-flick]

Well we've seen Banton not play for Somerset at Lord's recently and instead go and sit on the bench at the IPL.

Expect more cricketers to follow the money, instead of staying loyal.

Leagues Seeking loyalty without matching compensation is akin to slavery

 

[pratiktc]

IPL has given Warner financial security, respect and love of fans. SRH has retained him as player and captain and acknowledges him as a legend. Franchise mentor VVS laxman publicly acknowledged support for Davey and said that SRH would be waiting for him once ban was over and sure enough they reinstated him as captain too.

What has Australia and CA done for Warner?
- Hauled him over coals for sandpaper gate.
- Scapegoated him and Smith alone while letting bowlers and coach off scot free.
- Banned him for a whole year from even domestic cricket just to virtue signal
- Tabloid media airs unflattering stories about his wife


CA has never prioritised BBL. They don't let Davey play it over Test cricket. So obviously he has a much thinner bond with his BBL franchise.

Why should he then give it preference over the franchise that pays more and also treats him a helluva lot better?

Would urge posters to put their anti IPL glasses aside and consider issue.

 

[Rana]

IPL has given Warner financial security, respect and love of fans. SRH has retained him as player and captain and acknowledges him as a legend. Franchise mentor VVS laxman publicly acknowledged support for Davey and said that SRH would be waiting for him once ban was over and sure enough they reinstated him as captain too.

What has Australia and CA done for Warner?
- Hauled him over coals for sandpaper gate.
- Scapegoated him and Smith alone while letting bowlers and coach off scot free.
- Banned him for a whole year from even domestic cricket just to virtue signal
- Tabloid media airs unflattering stories about his wife


CA has never prioritised BBL. They don't let Davey play it over Test cricket. So obviously he has a much thinner bond with his BBL franchise.

Why should he then give it preference over the franchise that pays more and also treats him a helluva lot better?

Would urge posters to put their anti IPL glasses aside and consider issue.

Well then what’s stopping him from retiring from international cricket all together? Probably still needs the central contract retainer $$$$

The guy is a mercenary. He came through to Australia on his journey man path, getting noticed in some T10 or other tournaments such as Hong Kong sixes. His aim is just to make money as long as he can hold a bat and swing to the fences. He will be playing cricket until he is 55-60 years old

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Imagine living in Australia - going over to support your "local" team and finding out that Warner cant be bothered to play because he is too tired after entertaining Indian fans.

If you get paid $$$ to play IPL but paid peanuts to play PSL and you can only choose one, what will you do?
Its easy to judge others. Its franchise cricket, who cares. I don't think he really cares about SRH or IPL. Its just easy paycheck. As long he is available to play for his national team, i think its fine.

 

[Titan24]

If you get paid $$$ to play IPL but paid peanuts to play PSL and you can only choose one, what will you do?

Infatuation with Pakistan cricket carries on in another thread which is not at all related.

 

[Indiafan]

Infatuation with Pakistan cricket carries on in another thread which is not at all related.

Come, aussie fans are not having problem with Warner skipping big bash as much as pakistani fans are having here. This is just pot calling kettle black

 

[Rana]

Come, aussie fans are not having problem with Warner skipping big bash as much as pakistani fans are having here. This is just pot calling kettle black

Lol there are no Aussie fans here. This is a Pakistani fans forum. Where do you see Aussie fans coming out and saying we have no problem with this?

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Leagues Seeking loyalty without matching compensation is akin to slavery

+1
Its not like leagues really care about the players anyway. One bad season and you are dropped. Its plain business. If you want service, pay for it.

 

[Titan24]

Come, aussie fans are not having problem with Warner skipping big bash as much as pakistani fans are having here. This is just pot calling kettle black

Pakistani posters are more in number then Aussies posters by a big margin on the forum last time I checked. So obviously they are going to comment more, so not sure whats surprising here.

Though dragging in Pakistan cricket and PSL even on this thread is bit surprising.

 

[JattMaula]

Aussie test players don't play in bbl anyway. bbl can't afford them anyway.

 

[Titan24]

Aussie test players don't play in bbl anyway. bbl can't afford them anyway.

BBL is the only premier T20 league in which the national stars of the country dont play. No wonder ACB is struggling with their broadcasting rights and channel 7 is holding payments and what not. Thats the reason ACB asked national stars to come in and play.

 

[leg-side-flick]

Well then what’s stopping him from retiring from international cricket all together? Probably still needs the central contract retainer $$$$

The guy is a mercenary.

He has never said he will retire, he plans to play for Australia till he is selected.

He is not a mercenary either who will sell his country, unlike Inzi / Youhanna / Razzak and co who dumped their country and went for ICL circus, and that too when payment wasn't in millions of dollars.

I can't even imagine what they will do now, if they were in Warner's shoes with IPL dollars at stake.

 

[Oxfordchamp]

Much ado about nothing..its human nature to go where money and opportunity is there..why do most Indians and Pakistanis go abroad to US or UK..lure of money..Inspite of getting job in their countries, they get better paying jobs in USA..similarly cricketers are doing the same..

 

[Rana]

He has never said he will retire, he plans to play for Australia till he is selected.

He is not a mercenary either who will sell his country, unlike Inzi / Youhanna / Razzak and co who dumped their country and went for ICL circus, and that too when payment wasn't in millions of dollars.

I can't even imagine what they will do now, if they were in Warner's shoes with IPL dollars at stake.

OMG he’s not a mercenary now that he prefers IPL over all other cricket? And where does Inzimam or Razzaq come into this debate? It’s about IPL...BBL...Warner

 

[leg-side-flick]

Much ado about nothing..its human nature to go where money and opportunity is there..why do most Indians and Pakistanis go abroad to US or UK..lure of money..Inspite of getting job in their countries, they get better paying jobs in USA..similarly cricketers are doing the same..

Exactly.

Individuals have a choice of choosing the employers that pay them the most, why criticize someone else for that...

 

[Slim]

This is about to happen....I won't be surprised if quits international cricket....

This is how much he wants to play in the IPL. And we were hearing how IPL wasn't the gold standard of league cricket

Yeah Warner play the IPL every year though!

$$$

He will spend the free time in making Tik Toks for the indian fans. Its all about $$$$ )

 

[Smbhayi]

Well said. For instance I'll remember Gayle for his two triple test tons rather than his IPL exploits despite being the best IPL player of all time.

Not sure, most of people's remembers Gayles and Sehwags as an explosive openers in LOI format ..

 

[Hasan123]

The major Australian problems rarely play the full season of the big bash. This is no surprise.

 

[Savak]

Its one thing to skip other leagues for the IPL which in some ways is understandable but you should always support your own domestic league.

Maybe this is a message to most other leagues that they need to increase their pays to IPL levels.

 

[Rana]

So Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Maxwell, Hazlewood, Finch and Carey not playing Big bash also?

 

[hitthestump]

This is how much he wants to play in the IPL. And we were hearing how IPL wasn't the gold standard of league cricket

Sometimes footballers prefer to leave the major European leagues and go to China. Is this because China is the gold standard of league football?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Sometimes footballers prefer to leave the major European leagues and go to China. Is this because China is the gold standard of league football?

Thing is that most of the first team Aussies play the full ipl every year and play only few big bash games.

So its not sometimes, its everytime.

 

[MenInG]

Gents

Kindly keep "its none of your business" type comments off this thread

Everyone has the right to discuss their opinions.

Thanks

 

[Rana]

Sometimes footballers prefer to leave the major European leagues and go to China. Is this because China is the gold standard of league football?

Nowadays Man U have to pay triple the price of fees to ensure people play for them. Same as Arsenal tbf.

United and Arsenal are no longer Champions league teams lol

 

[Oxfordchamp]

Its one thing to skip other leagues for the IPL which in some ways is understandable but you should always support your own domestic league.

Maybe this is a message to most other leagues that they need to increase their pays to IPL levels.

Its impossible for other leagues to match IPL in terms of pay. Its not like they decide to increase the pay and implement it..there's simply no scope for that...that is why IPL will remain the best league ..

 

[CanadianG00se]

Sometimes footballers prefer to leave the major European leagues and go to China. Is this because China is the gold standard of league football?

Most players wouldn’t careless about so called gold standard league if they aren’t paid enough. Leagues aren’t exactly loyalty, it’s pure economics. Sportsperson have rather short window of earning(any injury could cut short career these days) and will absolute want to secure their financial future.
Warner is doing exactly that by opting for IPL and skipping BBL(purely financial decision). We can question the morality of the decision but we are not in Warner’s shoe to decide what is right for him and his family.

 

[Hitman]

Sometimes footballers prefer to leave the major European leagues and go to China. Is this because China is the gold standard of league football?

You see the major Aussie players 'sometimes' play in the IPL, or every year? No league cricket, no matter how big, can't be as big as international cricket. That's a plain fact.

But the IPL is without a single shadow of a doubt the gold standard among league cricket.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

David Warner says he might miss tours in 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions

Key points:

• David Warner said it would be "very difficult" to play every tour in 2021
• Warner went straight to the IPL after Australia's limited overs tour of England
• Warner said he may focus on Test and T20 cricket over the next year at the expense of the ODI format

David Warner said it would be "very difficult" to play every tour in 2021
Warner went straight to the IPL after Australia's limited overs tour of England
Warner said he may focus on Test and T20 cricket over the next year at the expense of the ODI format

David Warner will weigh up skipping some tours in 2021, with cricket's bio-secure bubble putting a strain on how much time he can spend with his family.

Warner is nearing the end of 100 days away from his wife and three daughters.

After leaving Australia for a white-ball series in England on August 23, Warner and 12 of his teammates flew straight to the UAE for the Indian Premier League.

They have since been whisked into two weeks of quarantine in Sydney, ahead of being reunited with their families on Thursday.

And he admits it is a factor weighing on his mind ahead of an uncertain 2021, where questions remain over a COVID-19 vaccine and international travel.

Players will be able to see families in several windows during the home summer, but the year will still be full of time away.

Australia are scheduled to tour South Africa in February and March for three Tests, and could feature in the World Test Championship final in England in June.

That is followed by three ODIs and three T20s in late June and July, before three T20s against Sri Lanka in October leading into that format's World Cup in India.

"It's going to be very difficult to be able to [go on all tours]," Warner, now aged 34, said.

"The past six months has been quite challenging in itself getting used to these bubbles and not having the family with me.

"There are going to be times when you can come home and have time with your family. But you have that 14 days in place you have to do beforehand.

The veteran said last summer he could retire from either red or white-ball cricket by mid-2021 to prolong his career.

That was before Australia's hosting of the T20 World Cup was pushed back from 2020 to 2022 and after next year's in India, owing to the pandemic.

But with the next ODI World Cup not scheduled until 2023, the opener indicated that would most likely be the format he could miss games in.

"That's something we have identified as players and coaching staff," Warner said.

"The preference will be the T20 stuff over the next two years. And then gearing up for the 50-over World Cup in India in 2023."

Meanwhile Warner also revealed on Monday he would likely not feature in the Big Bash while still playing international cricket.

Source : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11...urs-in-2021-coronavirus-restrictions/12911194

 

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Warner is lucky to have a million dollar IPL contract and an understanding board which will let him pick and choose the matches.

I wonder if Amir was allowed the same, he would still be playing Test Cricket. I think PCB should let go of their ego and get amir in.
A test match attack of Amir, Shaheen and Nasim, with shadab, Yasir and abbas to support will be a handful anywhere in the world. There is still time to have a word with Amir.