(Thread) Like most, I am perplexed by England's decision to rest players who would make their best XI from a series that is vital to their chances at the WTC. In a sense, being key proponents of the WTC, they have diminished its importance.
I am keen to know if the players rested either wanted to, or needed to, be rested. If they wanted to play, you end up making them insecure; a state of mind which isn't good for anybody.
Bairstow and Buttler are key players of England's white ball squad and they will also be available for the IPL that follows. It tells me that England have, subtly, prioritised winning the T20 World Cup over the WTC.
It is only my thought (it depends on the answer to whether the players wanted to be rested) but if it is indeed true in one of the few remaining homes of test cricket, it is a very strong indicator of the future.
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