Carolynne Willey criticizes the English Cricket Board for not offering a central contract to David Willey
David Willey, the talented all-rounder for England, has decided to retire from international cricket after the World Cup. His wife, singer Carolynne, has expressed her frustration with the English Cricket Board (ECB) for their treatment of her husband. She believes that David has been "short-changed" as he is the only player in England's 15-man squad who has not been offered a central contract.
David Willey's retirement comes after a successful year for England
David Willey's retirement from international cricket comes just a year after helping England win the T20 World Cup. Despite being one of the few successes in England's dismal World Cup title defense, Willey has decided to step away from the game once the tournament ends.
Carolynne shares her frustration on social media
Carolynne took to social media to voice her frustration with the ECB. She posted a photo of David dismissing India's star batsman Virat Kohli for a duck in a recent match, along with the caption: "You've been short changed love. ECB don't deserve you."
England's poor performance in the World Cup adds to Willey's decision
England currently sits at the bottom of the World Cup standings, with just one win from six games. Their poor performance, including a 69-run defeat to Afghanistan, has further highlighted the challenges facing the team. Willey's decision to announce his retirement during the tournament reflects the team's struggles in India.
Willey will focus on his career with Northamptonshire
After the World Cup, David Willey plans to focus on his career with Northamptonshire. He has played 133 limited-overs internationals and will continue to pursue his passion for the game at the county level. It is understood that Willey's frustration with the ECB stems from his inability to secure a long-term contract with the board.
Other players receive multi-year contracts
In addition to the 15-man squad in India, England has signed 15 other players to multi-year contracts. Willey's exclusion from this arrangement has left him feeling undervalued and unsupported by the national cricket authorities.
