Alastair Cook: IPL 'not as good as everyone thinks'

Cook responded to Kevin Pietersen's criticism regarding Jacob Bethell's playing time. While Pietersen argued staying in the IPL is invaluable, Cook maintained that players often withhold criticism due to financial and contractual obligations. "You hear some of the little undercurrents like it’s not quite as good as everyone thinks it is," Cook said on the Stick to Cricket podcast. He acknowledged that circumstances have changed for Bethell but insisted that career realities often silence honest opinions about the tournament. rouesnews.click