India, May 23 -- Every fresh IPL season tends to bring around the debate regarding how much of their time international stars should commit to the tournament, particularly those who are expected to be all-format stars for their nation. This has historically been a sticking point in particular with England cricket, which sees the start of its Test summer coincide with the end of the IPL.

Jofra Archer, currently leading the line for Rajasthan Royals in their bid for the IPL title, has been in the news lately as figures such as Michael Vaughan questioned why he was being allowed to prioritise franchise cricket over Test cricket for his country, having been given a pass to miss England's first Test against New Zealand.

However, in response,...