2013/14 Ashes thread

[Woodsey]

Talk about one in the eye for the ECB, KP was the only English player sold lol.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/26177151

Well he is one of the few "English" players who now has no international commitments.

To be fair he always has been the marquee player to get from the England setup, briefly Flintoff could rival before his retirement.

Yes, but that is probably only part of the reason, there have been a few others every other year.

[vegaslover]

England players not being available for the whole series has always been a problem, but I think a few of em just haven't played well enough when they have played IPL.
Morgan would have got a pick if he was available. A little surprised neither Hales or Wright got picked.

English players could still get picked up though as some players always get picked up sort of free agency before or even during the tournament

[vegaslover]

England players not being available for the whole series has always been a problem, but I think a few of em just haven't played well enough when they have played IPL.
Morgan would have got a pick if he was available. A little surprised neither Hales or Wright got picked.

English players could still get picked up though as some players always get picked up sort of free agency before or even during the tournament

Maybe scrap that idea, just been reading up and due to rule changes and retaining of players the franchises have spent their money. Apparently players that can only play part of tourney are paid pro rata but the fulltime equivalent auction fee is attributed to the franchise. They cant afford to take the hit this season.