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'English cricket more important than IPL': Cook reignites Bethell debate

Alastair Cook has reignited the Jacob Bethell IPL debate, insisting England should always come before franchise cricket. His remarks resurfaced after Bethell's knee injury ruled him out of The Hundred and cast doubt on his Pakistan Test availability. Cook questioned the value of Bethell sitting on the IPL bench, though the youngster previously defended his decision to stay at RCB.

22 Jul 2026 8:45 am