England strike James Vince criticized England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the controversial No Objection Certificate (NOC) policy, accusing the governing body of double standards. The policy was introduced by the council in November. Its hallmark is that it restricts players to overseas competitions that coincide with England’s domestic season. Pakistan Super League (PSL)when granting exemption for Indian Premier League (IPL). The policy attracted attention for its apparent bias against certain leagues. The latest addition to critics of the board’s controversial policy is Vince, who has launched a fierce criticism of the new rule.
James Vince claims the ECB is in favor of the IPL
Vince has been a part England the winning team 2019 ODI World Cup He captained Hampshire in English county cricket. However, the 33-year-old has played domestic cricket for a number of teams in several T20 leagues. His association with the PSL dates back to the 2016 season when he was signed. Karachi Kings. England have appeared every season since then.
His association with Pakistan’s elite T20 league was the reason why the ECB was disappointed with the decision. Criticized the board during a discussion with Vince, pointing out the ECB’s double standards in not allowing players to play in the NOCs’ PSL. ESPNcricinfo.
“The PSL is a shorter competition, so if you’re going to play in it, you’re probably going to miss out on less domestic cricket than if you were to go to the IPL. So it was a big thing that didn’t seem right,” he said. Vince said.
Vince further speculated that the different treatment of the IPL and PSL could be attributed to the CBA’s relationship with the European Central Bank. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He suggested that politics could influence the ECB’s decision-making process and that external factors could potentially shape its policies.
“I think it must be something to do with the relationship between the ECB, the PCB and the BCCI.” Vince chimed in, pointing to favoritism within the ECB.
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Vince bid farewell to Test cricket to focus on the white ball format
Additionally, Vince recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. His decision was mainly due to family considerations. His wife Amy and their two young children decided to move to Dubai after undisclosed attacks on their home in Hampshire last year. This move made it impossible for Vince to continue playing in the County Championship, particularly as there would be significant tax implications of sticking to the full English domestic season.
However, the 33-year-old pointed out that the ECB’s NOC policy was also the driving force behind the decision to pull out of red-ball cricket. Vince further warned that more players will choose to leave the English domestic circuit and play league cricket overseas due to the ECB’s decision.
“When they first mentioned it, a WhatsApp group of players was created and there was a lot of discussion,” the initial feeling was that it would turn people away from red-ball cricket. It was felt that this would limit the possibilities. The players were disappointed with it… There were a few things in there that (we) didn’t really understand.” Vince noted.
Vince’s Test cricket career with the national team was short-lived. The explosive batsman played just 13 Test matches for England and scored 548 runs for his national team.
