England head coach Brendon McCullum emphasizes the importance of providing county opportunities for Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir following their impactful performance in the Test series against India. McCullum suggests that it would be "slightly mad" if the duo is left on the sidelines during the Championship season and encourages clubs to produce pitches that assist in the development of spinners across the country.

Hartley and Bashir have been standout performers in the series, showing their skills against India in challenging conditions. McCullum expresses concern that the players might face limited playing time when they return to their counties, hindering their development. He stresses the need for both players to get more opportunities in county cricket.

While acknowledging the autonomy of county agendas, McCullum believes that players of such caliber should be given more chances. He also suggests that producing pitches encouraging spin could be a workaround to enhance the development of spinners.

Hartley and Bashir, fast-tracked into the England set-up, have proven themselves with significant contributions during the India tour. McCullum appreciates their performances and hopes to see them continue to thrive with more opportunities, either at county or international level.

The coach and captain Ben Stokes both share the sentiment that players like Hartley and Bashir, who have excelled internationally, should be given adequate opportunities to further improve and contribute.

McCullum concludes by stating that England's selection policies consider the required skill set for the team's style of play. While acknowledging the importance of county cricket, he emphasizes that selection decisions are based on the desired skill set and players' fit within the team environment.