Kevin Pietersen tells Jacob Bethell to stay in India for IPL learning despite Alastair Cook

Published on 24 April 2026

The IPL lesson counts even if you do not play

Kevin Pietersen has urged Jacob Bethell to stay in India for the IPL, arguing that the experience of the tournament helps even when a player isn’t in the playing XI. His stance counters Alastair Cook’s view that Bethell should return to county cricket. Bethell also praised the IPL’s atmosphere and its impact on young players.

Pietersen says Bethell should stay in India to learn from the IPL
He downplays Cook’s call for a return to county cricket
Pietersen argues IPL value comes even without match time
Bethell credits the tournament’s atmosphere for player development

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Kevin Pietersen tells Jacob Bethell to stay in India for IPL learning despite Alastair Cook

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