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[smilley792]

So david whilley had been allowed by the ecb to drop out of the lions tour to play bbl t20 for Perth instead


http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/story/930043.html


In a change from previous stances, they say a competitive t20 comp will be better for him and England come next years World Cup!!


About time thy  changed there stance on such things. This mean a few more English in the Ipl next year?

[rickjames]

IPL is during the Sri Lanka series right? I can only guess anyone in contention for England selection will leave it alone

[ProCricketer1982]

Good to see some changes but it does prove KP was right at least, so his haters can't keep saying ECB know best

[jwebber86]

sounds good. cant seeing it doing any harm so long as he gets to play

[iand123]

I think he stands to learn more from this experience than playing against an A side so its a refreshing change. Are any other english players confirmed other than KP? Presume Morgan will get a deal

[Sam]

Good to see some changes but it does prove KP was right at least, so his haters can't keep saying ECB know best

How is suggesting that playing competitive t20 is more beneficial than playing limited overs games against an A team in preparation for a world cup in any way comparable to suggesting that playing first class county cricket would be more beneficial in preparation for a test match series than competitive t20 cricket?

[rickjames]

I think he stands to learn more from this experience than playing against an A side so its a refreshing change. Are any other english players confirmed other than KP? Presume Morgan will get a deal

International signings and notable list changes:
Brisbane Heat: Daniel Vettori coach, Shane Bond assistant coach, Brendon McCullum 2(?) year deal (won't play this year unless he retires after the Aus tour), no.1 ranked T20 bowler Samual Badree (international).

Scorchers: Hogg re-signed, David Willey (international), 1 international spot left, all players from last year retained (including Smarsh, MMarsh, Voges, Agar, Coulter-Nile) but not internationals Carberry and Yasir Arafat.

Adelaide Strikers: Jason Gillespie coach, internationals: Keiron Pollard, 1 international spot left. Johan Botha (international) moves to Sixers, Shaun Tait to Hurricanes.

Hobart Hurricanes: Internationals: Kumar Sangakarra 2 year signing, Darren Sammy. Retained George Bailey, Xavier Doherty to Renegades.

Melbourne Renegades: Internationals: Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo. Still have Finch, Wade, Pattinson, Siddle. Cameron White moved from Stars to Renegades.

Melbourne Stars: Gained Hilfenhaus from Hurricanes. Retained Faulkner, Hastings, Big Show (PBUH), and internationals KP and Luke Wright.

Sydney Sixers: Signed Johan Botha as an international, still have 1 international spot to fill. Gained Jackson Bird. Have Haddin, Hazelwood, Stark, Lyon, Smith. Brett Lee retired.

Sydney Thunder: Shane Watson singed 3 year deal, Jaques Kallis (international), Mike Hussey, Usman Khawaja. Fawad Ahmed from Renegades. Cummins won't play due to injury. Still have 1 international spot to fill.

[jwebber86]

Shame carberry isn't at Perth but I can understand having Willey instead