England batting James Vince he has criticized England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on its controversial No-Objection Certificate (NOC) policy, accusing the governing body of having double standards. The plan was introduced in November by the board. The format is that they prevent players from participating in foreign competitions that extend beyond the English season, such as Pakistan Super League (PSL)by granting permission to Indian Premier League (IPL). This policy has caused people to re-evaluate their preferences for other leagues. The latest addition to the ranks of critics of the organization's controversial policy is Vince, who has strongly criticized the new law.
James Vince says ECB bias in IPL
Vince has been a part of England the team that won 2019 ODI World Cup and has captained Hampshire in English County Cricket. However, the 33-year-old has played cricket in several teams in several T20 leagues. His association with PSL started in 2016 when he was signed by Karachi Kings. England strikers have been there in every season since.
His relationship with Pakistan's top T20 league is what upset him about the ECB's decision. Explaining the ECB's two points for not allowing NOC players to play in the PSL, Vince criticized the board in a discussion with ESPNcricinfo.
“The PSL is a short tournament, so if you're going to play in it, you're missing out on less domestic cricket than you would in the IPL.” So it was great when it didn't look good,” Vince said.
Vince also said that the difference between IPL and PSL could be related to the ECB's relationship with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He added that politics could be influencing the ECB's decision-making process, with external factors influencing its policies.
“I think it has to do with the relationship between the ECB, the PCB, and the BCCI.” Vince chose, showing bias within the ECB.
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Vince said goodbye to Test cricket to focus on the white ball format
Additionally, Vince announced his retirement from Test cricket recently. His decision was driven mainly by family considerations. After a mysterious attack on their home in Hampshire last year, his wife, Amy, and their two young children have decided to move to Dubai. This allowed Vince to continue to play in the County Championship, especially as playing the entire domestic season in England would have tax implications.
However, the 33-year-old said that the ECB's NOC policy was also the reason behind his decision to quit red-handed cricket. Vince also warned that because of the ECB's decision, many players will choose to leave England and go to play league cricket abroad.
“When he first mentioned it, a WhatsApp group of players was created and there was a lot of discussion,” the initial feeling was to drive people away from red-ball cricket. It felt like it would reduce the chances. The players were upset about it… There were few things in it [we] I didn't really understand,” Vince mentioned.
Vince's Test cricket career with the national team was short. The batsman played just 13 Test matches for England and scored 548 runs for his country.