I wanted to specifically talk about the latest buzz word 'Rest' here. We have seen many teams rotate a few players just to get them ready for 'what ifs'. However, the likes of England and India have taken player management to a hitherto new level in the recent past. England have been at it for quite some time and this has led to popular players being rested every now and then. What bemuses me is the fact that only certain players are rotated- we see the likes of Anderson frequently rested, but not some one like a Stokes.
With India, it is entirely different- I believe, the concept of resting a player arises when the player has had enough. Bumrah, in this case, probably wanted some time off. However, these very players do not rest themselves from league cricket games. Brings forth the question- can the home board ask them to not to play during leagues, especially given that some of these are contracted to their home baords?
With India, it is entirely different- I believe, the concept of resting a player arises when the player has had enough. Bumrah, in this case, probably wanted some time off. However, these very players do not rest themselves from league cricket games. Brings forth the question- can the home board ask them to not to play during leagues, especially given that some of these are contracted to their home baords?