Summary
Darren Lehmann, head coach of Northamptonshire, thinks England's cricket players do not play enough county cricket. He suggests this might cause talented players to be missed for national team selection. Lehmann hopes the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will improve its connection with county cricket teams.
Key Facts
- Darren Lehmann is the head coach of Northamptonshire.
- Lehmann believes England players should play more county cricket.
- He has spoken to Rob Key and Ben Stokes about his concerns.
- Saif Zaib, a top county player, was not picked for the England Lions tour.
- Lehmann hopes for better cooperation between the ECB and county teams.
- During the Ashes series, most England players played only a few county games.
- The ECB plans to create a new committee to improve player selection.
- Rob Key emphasized the use of a scouting network and analytics for selecting players.
