Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen disagree on Jacob Bethell — and it raises a bigger question for England:

• Should Bethell stay in the IPL or return to county cricket?
• Cook believes Bethell should be playing red-ball cricket in England.
• KP argues staying in the IPL will accelerate his development.

We break down the debate and what it means for Bethell’s role in England’s Test side this summer.

Also in this episode:

• England’s possible XI vs New Zealand
• County Championship form – who’s in contention?
• The fast-bowling debate (Archer, Cook, Bamber, Tongue)
• Women’s T20 World Cup squad discussion

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Cook vs KP – the Bethell debate
01:10 IPL or County – who’s right?
04:00 Should Bethell come back?
06:40 Could Bethell open for England?
09:40 England XI vs New Zealand
13:40 County form – who’s pushing?
17:40 England’s bowling options
22:20 Viewer XI reaction
25:40 Women’s T20 World Cup
29:40 England squad debate