David Gower believes Indian Premier League. David Gower has accepts there is a possibility that the IPL might have played a major part. Within the cancelation of fifth India vs England Test series. The Manchester Test was called off after a few Group India players communicated. Moreover, concern around playing in a weakened environment.
He pointed to events that have happened. Since the final game of the series was called off at the last minute. Gower notes that there have been private conversations. Also, between the Indian players and the cricket board. David Gower added that the circumstances do show the involvement of the Indian Premier League. Moreover, the Test match series is being canceled.
David Gower
“But it does seem by the way that the Indian players have high-tailed out of town so quickly, already in the UAE preparing for the IPL. Maybe you can argue that it is sensible given the circumstances. It gives them the best chance to be part of it. But maybe that suggests that the IPL and cancellation were linking. There were some private things said between the Indian team and Indian board,” David Gower said.
Lastly, Indian Premier League 2021 appears around the corner. Also, the fear of losing out on playing for their franchise. This is has been cited as a huge factor in the competition and not being played out.
“No one, least of all I, saw that coming” – David Gower on cancelation of 5th India,” England Test said.
“Wow! No one, least of all I, saw that coming. It leads us into unprecedented territories. I mean I know other matches have been abandoned… sometimes a few balls bowled and various other circumstances but to have the thing called off at the last moment – Virat Kohli e-mailed the BCCI at midnight the day before – the whole sequence of events needs explaining a little bit better,” David Gower added.
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