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Michael Vaughan attacks ECB over agreement with BCCI as Jofra Archer ...
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised England Cricket Board (ECB) as their tearaway pacer Jofra Archer is set to miss the first Test against New Zealand at The Lord’s due to workload management. Archer is currently playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Despite the loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 17, they are alive in the playoffs race. As the IPL 2026 final is scheduled for May 31, Archer isn’t expected to be back in whites until the second Test which commences on June 17 at London's Kennington Oval. Vaughan voiced his frustration on ECB allowing Test players to be available for full duration of IPL. “I’m sure he’ll be in the squad (for the second Test). It comes midway through June. I think we have a problem in English cricket at the moment because Jofra was obviously staying for the full IPL. There’s some contract that the ECB have done with the BCCI that’s allowing all our players to stay for the duration,” Vaughan said on Cricbuzz. ALSO READ: 'I sat on the same chair in 2018': R Ashwin reacts to image of Ricky Ponting sitting alone in PBKS dugout, slams PBKS' double home venue move Vaughan wants England central contract to hold greater value than any franchise league. “If that’s the case, I have a problem with England’s contracts because Jofra has been looked after by them for a few years now on a very handsome contract. So who holds the key to that? I believe the international contract outweighs any franchise,” said Vaughan. ALSO READ: 'If Cricket Australia doesn't release him...': Delhi Capitals head coach on Mitchell Starc's unavailability in initial part of IPL 2026 “England have got to make a decision because many have spoken out about it in the last week, rightfully so, because we feel that if you’re playing for England in your Test match, players should be back home playing for England. That’s what your central contract says you should be doing,” he added. Vaughan’s suggestion to ECB Vaughan also made a suggestion if ECB wants their players to fulfil their IPL commitments. He expects the ECB to schedule the Test series so that all their players are available for selection. “If there is an agreement that the ECB have done with the BCCI, well, I think you’ve got to start your Test summer somewhere a little bit later then,” he stated. Vaughan shares McCullum’s perspective Vaughan said that had he been at helm of things in England team management, he would want the best players to be...
IPL 2026: Vaughan questions ECB over Archer's stay ahead of England's ...
New Delhi: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns over England’s handling of Jofra Archer ahead of the home Test series against New Zealand, arguing that centrally contracted players should not remain committed to franchise cricket when international duty is around the corner. England begin their summer campaign with the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s on June 4, but Archer was not included in the squad announced by the ECB. The fast bowler continues to be managed carefully after a long spell on the sidelines due to injuries, even as he remains involved in the IPL. Vaughan believes the issue extends beyond Archer himself and reflects a broader scheduling and contractual dilemma within English cricket as he questioned the understanding between the ECB and BCCI that has enabled England players to stay for the full IPL season despite the overlap with the Test calendar. “I’m sure he’ll be in the squad (for the second Test). It comes midway through June. I think we have a problem in English cricket at the moment because Jofra was obviously staying for the full IPL. There’s some contract that the ECB have done with the BCCI that’s allowing all our players to stay for the duration,” Vaughan told Cricbuzz. Archer’s absence has attracted attention, given his record in red-ball cricket, particularly at Lord’s, where he has previously delivered some of his most memorable performances for England. Vaughan argued that central contracts should carry more weight when national commitments are involved. “If that’s the case, I have a problem with England’s contracts because Jofra has been looked after by them for a few years now on a very handsome contract. So who holds the key to that? I believe the international contract outweighs any franchise,” Vaughan added. The former skipper stressed that he is not against franchise leagues, acknowledging the opportunities they create for players around the world. However, he warned that international cricket risks losing its priority if boards continue allowing scheduling conflicts of this nature. “Look, all these franchise leagues are fantastic. I love them for the players. But I do feel that if we start to put domestic leagues over and above a Test match, I think there’s a real problem now,” he stated. Vaughan also pointed to the difficult balancing act players face when bilateral schedules collide with lucrative T20 competitions. According to him, the ECB must establish clearer priorities regarding pl...
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Michael Vaughan blasts ECB over Jofra Archer's extended IPL stay
Speaking on Cricbuzz, Vaughan questioned the arrangement between the ECB and BCCI that has allowed several England players, including Archer, to remain in the IPL despite England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's beginning on June 4.
