CHENNAI: Former captain Michael Vaughan believes England 'missed the trick' of recalling their cricketers from the IPL to play the T20 series against Pakistan and said it would have exposed them to the pressure-cooker conditions of the playoffs. They were deprived of experiences that could have helped them prepare better for it. Upcoming T20 World Cup in America.
England's top players, including captain Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), Phil Sall (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Will Jacks (Royal Challengers Bangalore) were among those named by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the four-match T20 series against Pakistan. Was called back home for. , which led to severe criticism from many former Indian cricketers including the great Sunil Gavaskar.
In fact, it was captain Buttler who inspired the players to come back to the English camp from the IPL to prepare for the T20 World Cup with the series against Pakistan, director of cricket Rob Key had earlier revealed.He said, "I am all for international cricket, but sometimes in this tournament (IPL) especially I face pressure, and these players face huge pressure from fans, owners (and) social media. I'm in, it's huge." Vaughn on the Club Prairie Fire Podcast.
"They (ECB) have missed the trick by sending all their players home. Will Jacques, Phil Salt, (and) Jos Buttler especially, playing in the IPL under elimination pressure, crowd expectations, I would argue that here ( Vaughan said, "Better preparation than playing T20 match against Pakistan."
The first match of the bilateral white-ball series at Headingley was washed out due to rain on May 22, while England won the second match against Babar Azam's side by 2 runs on Saturday.Vaughan felt that Salt and Jack, in particular, could have learned valuable lessons in handling pressure, which would have served them better in the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA starting on June 2.
"I didn't particularly feel for those two (Salt and Jaques) and Buttler maybe not much, but I still think he could have stayed here. But Will Jaques and Phil Salt were staying here (for the T20 World Cup). Would have been better prepared instead of going back to Headingley to play a game in the IPL.
Vaughan said he was not "insulting" Pakistan or England with his views but merely saying that the level of the IPL was probably "better"."This tournament (IPL) is so pressureful and the skill level is so high, you can argue and I'm not disrespecting the Pakistan or England team... they're not playing a lot of T20s together. But I Would say his standard (IPL) will probably be better than the game we are going to have at Headingley (March 22).
Australia great Adam Gilchrist also feels that England players have missed a second chance to play in the business end of the IPL.
"I'm sure there are many players who could have fulfilled those obligations in the international setup (vs Pakistan), but those guys who were actively involved in the IPL in the finals period (Buttler, Salt and Jacques), yes, I think. That's also a missed opportunity (Vaughan)," Sai Gilchrist said.“What are you doing, what are you learning, all the different aspects that are under the spotlight and focus and microscope on you because it will prepare you for what they will expect (in the T20 World Cup). Every country hopes to eventually play in the World Cup finals."
England's top players, including captain Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), Phil Sall (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Will Jacks (Royal Challengers Bangalore) were among those named by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the four-match T20 series against Pakistan. Was called back home for. , which led to severe criticism from many former Indian cricketers including the great Sunil Gavaskar.
In fact, it was captain Buttler who inspired the players to come back to the English camp from the IPL to prepare for the T20 World Cup with the series against Pakistan, director of cricket Rob Key had earlier revealed.He said, "I am all for international cricket, but sometimes in this tournament (IPL) especially I face pressure, and these players face huge pressure from fans, owners (and) social media. I'm in, it's huge." Vaughn on the Club Prairie Fire Podcast.
"They (ECB) have missed the trick by sending all their players home. Will Jacques, Phil Salt, (and) Jos Buttler especially, playing in the IPL under elimination pressure, crowd expectations, I would argue that here ( Vaughan said, "Better preparation than playing T20 match against Pakistan."
The first match of the bilateral white-ball series at Headingley was washed out due to rain on May 22, while England won the second match against Babar Azam's side by 2 runs on Saturday.Vaughan felt that Salt and Jack, in particular, could have learned valuable lessons in handling pressure, which would have served them better in the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA starting on June 2.
"I didn't particularly feel for those two (Salt and Jaques) and Buttler maybe not much, but I still think he could have stayed here. But Will Jaques and Phil Salt were staying here (for the T20 World Cup). Would have been better prepared instead of going back to Headingley to play a game in the IPL.
Vaughan said he was not "insulting" Pakistan or England with his views but merely saying that the level of the IPL was probably "better"."This tournament (IPL) is so pressureful and the skill level is so high, you can argue and I'm not disrespecting the Pakistan or England team... they're not playing a lot of T20s together. But I Would say his standard (IPL) will probably be better than the game we are going to have at Headingley (March 22).
Australia great Adam Gilchrist also feels that England players have missed a second chance to play in the business end of the IPL.
"I'm sure there are many players who could have fulfilled those obligations in the international setup (vs Pakistan), but those guys who were actively involved in the IPL in the finals period (Buttler, Salt and Jacques), yes, I think. That's also a missed opportunity (Vaughan)," Sai Gilchrist said.“What are you doing, what are you learning, all the different aspects that are under the spotlight and focus and microscope on you because it will prepare you for what they will expect (in the T20 World Cup). Every country hopes to eventually play in the World Cup finals."
