India, June 3 -- One of the key talking points during the IPL, particularly from an English perspective, was the extended spells spent in India by two Test regulars in Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell. While Bethell was questioned over spending his time on the RCB bench instead of participating in the County Championship, Archer faced criticism over his extended participation given his history with injuries and workload concerns.

Right on the eve of England's summer Test series against New Zealand, Archer was put on blast again - as was the England & Wales Cricket Board, who were criticised by Simon Doull for being careless with the handling of Archer in recent months.

"It's ludicrous, absolutely ludicrous. How are you paying this guy up ...