England cricketer James Vince has spoken out about the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) no-objection certificate (NOC) policy, which restricts players from participating in global leagues other than the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Vince, who recently stepped down as Hampshire captain to play in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, expressed concerns about the policy's potential impact on players.
In an interview, Vince revealed that when the policy was first introduced, a WhatsApp group was formed for players to discuss its implications. "The initial feeling was that it was going to drive people away from red-ball cricket. It felt like it was going to limit opportunities. Players were frustrated by it," he said.
Vince also suggested that the ECB’s decision to allow players to participate in the IPL but not in leagues like the PSL may be influenced by the relationship between the ECB, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). "It’s got to be something to do with relationships between the ECB, PCB and BCCI as to why they’ve come up with that rule," Vince noted.
He further pointed out that the HBL PSL’s shorter format meant that players would likely miss less domestic cricket compared to participating in the IPL, questioning the rationale behind the ECB's policy.
Vince’s comments add to the ongoing debate surrounding the ECB’s NOC policy and its effect on England players' participation in international leagues.
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