Bethell in 2025 is an example of choosing IPL over making himself available for Englands Test against Zimbabwe. He didnt play in any home Tests and took until 4th Ashes Test, in 2026, to play red ball for England.
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It would allow selectors a chance to see players before the summer Test Series rather than look at Test players who havent played redball cricket in what could be 6 months in England between last Ashes Test and first against New Zealand in June.
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The IPL finishes after round 6 of the Championship (42% of season) and over a week into the start of the Blast season.
Should Test players be financially rewarded for not playing in the IPL and to play in early rounds of the Championship.
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Is there a shift in attitude towards the IPL. Duckett and Brook opted to not play and now Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue opting to prioritise red ball over money.
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Shouldn't take being humbled to act professional. The point about it not being news if ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ won Ashes is dumb. They didnt, so it is an issue. There seems no fear of some players being dropped, allowing it to come across as touring with England, is like going on a stag do.
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Could not agree more with you. He is one of the worst pundits around and is a great advert for whatever else is on another channel.
Predictions for the 2026 season.
Div 1 - Somerset
Div 2 - Derbyshire
One Day Cup - Worcestershire
T20 Blast - Hampshire
The Hundred - MI London
Test Series v NZ - England 3-0
Test Series v Pak - England 2-1
WT20WC - India
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IPL begins today & I get it is a massive event, but I wonder how cricket fans outside India feel about it.
Do global cricket fans support teams or players in the IPL?
Do English cricket fans watch IPL to get a cricket fix or because they genuinely like the IPL?
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#TataIPL #IPL #IPL2026
Refreshed the account and starting again.
The aim this season is to post regular updates on my thoughts and feelings about cricket through 2026 and beyond.
That is the aim, hopefully I can see it through.
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