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IPL 2026: Vaughan Questions ECB Over Archer’s Stay Ahead Of England’s Test Summer
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.
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