IPL 2018: Michael Vaughan and Jade Dernbach engage in Twitter war over impact of IPL

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has been quite vocal of late, about how important IPL has proved to be for the development and exposure of the young Indian cricketers. Currently commentating in the mammoth extravaganza of a tournament, Vaughan has been very much impressed by the standard of U-19 players IPL is producing. Recently he spoke on an Indian sports news website, praising how the Indian Premier League offers the best platform to its new blood to show and sharpen their skills.

In the same context, he compared the situation in Indian U-19 cricket with that of England’s. He has also been very constant in showering similar accolades on social media platforms. A few days back he praised 17-year-old Abhishek Sharma of Delhi Daredevils and tagged him as an “outstanding prospect”.

Another India U19 players gets a chance at the #IPL2018 ….. Abhishek Sharma looks another outstanding prospect … !!! #India

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 12, 2018

But not everyone is taking it in a sporting spirit. England pacer Jade Dernbach especially took the comparative analysis to heart and retaliated on Twitter. Dernbach, who has played 24 ODIs and 34 T20Is, tweeted, “Keep plugging the ipl Michael clearly county cricket and our young player’s development is not top of your priorities list.”

The exchange of words started when Cricbuzz uploaded a live video titled, “Per Michael Vaughan, the English domestic circuit could learn a thing or two from its Indian counterpart when it comes to utilising young Under-19 talent,” where Vaughan talks about the matter in detail. Jade Dernbach twitted the reply to a comment made by Australian Michael Di Venuto.

To which Vaughan replied, “Absolutely is Jade .. Passionately care about our system .. Love the fact you are all of a sudden promoting the 4-day game .. wished we had more like you .. I am sure you wouldn’t be interested in an IPL deal at all !!!!!!”

Here is the entire tweet thread exchange between the two to read

There was a good fixture at the oval this week Michael with some decent young talent on show. #U19

— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018

Jade … We have 1 of our under 19 players playing in a 18 Team tournament … Do you think that’s a good return ????? If it’s a Yes , I totally disagree with you .. https://t.co/cUwPumvPnC

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018

Clearly county cricket has strength and you have to earn your way in. #earnyourstripes

— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018

But the IPL is the biggest Tournament in the world and they seem to find a way of getting more U19 players involved in 8 teams .. Not the 18 we have !?? https://t.co/7R1m8kXj2L

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018

It’s different formats therefore not applicable. How about waiting until our @VitalityBlast starts before passing judgement…..

— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018

Jade … Keep celebrating your win against the Yorkies in the dressing room … https://t.co/826i62lkSk

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018

I will do Michael our very talented youngsters have just finished their white ball net as we speak.

— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018

Good stuff .. We will see them all in next years #IPL then … https://t.co/Aq3GijrLma

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018

Keep plugging the ipl Michael clearly county cricket and our young players development is not top of your priorities list.

— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018

Absolutely is Jade .. Passionately care about our system .. Love the fact you are all of a sudden promoting the 4 day game .. wished we had more like you .. I am sure you wouldn’t be interested in an IPL deal at all !!!!!! https://t.co/inT2oiqbCZ

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018

All of a sudden Michael not sure that is true been playing for a while now and I thought this was about young players. Don’t pretend to care, I take our game seriously and the development of good English talent.

— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018

Delighted you are the only that cares Jade …. I will put you up for an award … https://t.co/VtxpCKzOke

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 14, 2018

Your reply has confirmed this had nothing to do with talent in our country. Hope the commentary stint in the ipl finishes well.

— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) May 14, 2018