The former captain of the England cricket team, Michael Vaughan has always been expressive about how important role the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been playing in the development and exposure of the young Indian cricketers.
Currently commentating in the cash-rich T20 extravaganza, Vaughan has been very much impressed by the standard of U-19 players IPL is producing. Recently he spoke on an Indian sports news website, Cricbuzz praising how the IPL offers the best platform for most of the aspiring Indian cricketers to show and sharpen their skills.
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In the same context, he compared the situation in Indian U-19 cricket with that of England’s. However, in recent times, the Vaughan has been consistently showering similar praises on social media platforms. A few days back he praised 17-year-old Abhishek Sharma, who made a dream IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils (DD) and tagged him as an “outstanding prospect”.
Another India U19 players gets a chance at the #IPL2018 ….. Abhishek Sharma looks another outstanding prospect … !!! #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 12, 2018
But not everyone is taking it in a sporting spirit. England pacer Jade Dernbach especially took the comparative analysis to heart and hit back on Twitter. Dernbach, who has played 24 ODIs and 34 T20Is, tweeted, “Keep plugging the ipl Michael clearly county cricket and our young player’s development is not top of your priorities list.”
The exchange of words started when Cricbuzz uploaded a live video titled, “Per Michael Vaughan, the English domestic circuit could learn a thing or two from its Indian counterpart when it comes to utilising young Under-19 talent,” where Vaughan talks about the matter in detail. Jade twitted the reply to a comment made by Australian Michael Di Venuto.
To which Vaughan replied, “Absolutely is Jade .. Passionately care about our system .. Love the fact you are all of a sudden promoting the 4-day game .. wished we had more like you .. I am sure you wouldn’t be interested in an IPL deal at all !!!!!!”
Here is the complete heated Twitter conversation between the two:
There was a good fixture at the oval this week Michael with some decent young talent on show. #U19
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018
Jade … We have 1 of our under 19 players playing in a 18 Team tournament … Do you think that’s a good return ????? If it’s a Yes , I totally disagree with you .. https://t.co/cUwPumvPnC
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018
Clearly county cricket has strength and you have to earn your way in. #earnyourstripes
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018
But the IPL is the biggest Tournament in the world and they seem to find a way of getting more U19 players involved in 8 teams .. Not the 18 we have !?? https://t.co/7R1m8kXj2L
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018
It’s different formats therefore not applicable. How about waiting until our @VitalityBlast starts before passing judgement…..
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018
Jade … Keep celebrating your win against the Yorkies in the dressing room … https://t.co/826i62lkSk
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018
I will do Michael our very talented youngsters have just finished their white ball net as we speak.
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018
Good stuff .. We will see them all in next years #IPL then … https://t.co/Aq3GijrLma
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018
Keep plugging the ipl Michael clearly county cricket and our young players development is not top of your priorities list.
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018
Absolutely is Jade .. Passionately care about our system .. Love the fact you are all of a sudden promoting the 4 day game .. wished we had more like you .. I am sure you wouldn’t be interested in an IPL deal at all !!!!!! https://t.co/inT2oiqbCZ
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018
All of a sudden Michael not sure that is true been playing for a while now and I thought this was about young players. Don’t pretend to care, I take our game seriously and the development of good English talent.
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018
Delighted you are the only that cares Jade …. I will put you up for an award … https://t.co/VtxpCKzOke
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018
Your reply has confirmed this had nothing to do with talent in our country. Hope the commentary stint in the ipl finishes well.
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018
