Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming says it may not be a bad idea for India to send its players to overseas leagues

 Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming says it may not be a bad idea for India to consider sending its players to play in overseas leagues. India suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss at the hands of England in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final on Thursday (November 10). With plenty of players including Alex Hales and Jos Buttler having played in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, it seems to have benefitted them as they took down the Indian bowlers with ease. 

 "It may be something to consider when you listen to the commentators talk about Hales and his experience at the ground [Adelaide Oval]," Fleming told ESPNcricinfo, following India's 10-wicket loss against England. 

 "It seems like a number of these players who are playing around the world are getting really important experience from playing these domestic tournaments that they can then tap into and feel a lot more comfortable." 

 With the next T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in the West Indies [and USA], Fleming further emphasised on the importance the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) could play in determining the winners. Fleming doesn't think it's a bad idea for Indian cricketers to play there and get used to the conditions. See if you can throw in and figure out the terms and that's an advantage," Fleming said. 

 "There may be more young players than slightly older players. Bairstow is a good example. Following its withdrawal from the 

 T20 World Championship, many key members, including Rahul Dravid, have been released from the New Zealand White Ball Tour starting November 18th. Shikhar Dhawan will lead his ODI side and Hardik Pandya will lead his T20I side.