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Jofra Archer has ‘no interest in playing Test cricket’, ECB blasted for ‘ludicrous’ handling of star fast bowler

Jofra Archer has ‘no interest in playing Test cricket’, ECB blasted for ‘ludicrous’ handling of star fast bowler

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One of the key talking points during the IPL, particularly from an English perspective, was the extended spells spent in India by two Test regulars in Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell. While Bethell was questioned over spending his time on the RCB bench instead of participating in the County Championship, Archer faced criticism over his extended participation given his history with injuries and workload concerns. Jofra Archer was with RR for the entirety of the IPL season, causing criticism. (AP Photo) Right on the eve of England’s summer Test series against New Zealand, Archer was put on blast again – as was the England & Wales Cricket Board, who were criticised by Simon Doull for being careless with the handling of Archer in recent months. “It’s ludicrous, absolutely ludicrous. How are you paying this guy up to a million pound a year and he’s not available for your first Test match? It’s absolutely ludicrous,” Doull lambasted the ECB on Sky Sports, following the confirmation that Archer would not participate in the opening Test of the …

Jacob Bethell drops more than his wicket as gold chain sparks bizarre scenes in RCB-KKR clash

Jacob Bethell drops more than his wicket as gold chain sparks bizarre scenes in RCB-KKR clash

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On a night when the world witnessed the return to form of the ‘Chase Master’ Virat Kohli, the icon produced an extraordinary unbeaten 105 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in a must-win clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on May 13. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell returns to the pavilion after his dismissal by Kolkata Knight Riders’ Kartik Tyagi (PTI) After weeks of debate surrounding Jacob Bethell and his playing time for RCB before compatriot Phil Salt was ruled out through injury, the young Englishman found himself at the centre of attention once again after a bizarre moment following his dismissal — an incident that immediately caught the eye of everyone watching the game. Bethell started brightly with a commanding 15 off 12 balls, including two fours and a six, but failed to convert his start during the 192-run chase before falling to KKR pacer Kartik Tyagi, who finished with impressive figures of 3/32. ALSO READ: Dwayne Bravo enters RCB dressing room with a heartfelt …

RCB’s Jacob Bethell: ‘Watching Virat Kohli chase, you understand art of batting’ | Ipl News

RCB’s Jacob Bethell: ‘Watching Virat Kohli chase, you understand art of batting’ | Ipl News

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3 min readMay 6, 2026 10:34 PM IST He hasn’t set the IPL on fire yet, but Jacob Bethell is quickly coming to terms about what it takes to flourish in the Indian Premier League. The 22-year-old has been highly regarded in England for some time and has even captained the national side but he burst onto the limelight big time with a hundred in the last Ashes Test in Sydney in January. Indian fans got to know him first-hand when he gave the home team a big scare with a century in the big chase in the T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai in March. Bethell has played just three matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season with a grand total of 39 runs. But he has already earned something which he will cherish for a long time – watching Virat Kohli from up close and observing what makes the maestro tick, especially when he has a target to overhaul. “Watching Virat chase, you understand the art of batting, how to control a chase …

Alastair Cook has a go at Kevin Pietersen for asking Jacob Bethell to stay in IPL

Alastair Cook has a go at Kevin Pietersen for asking Jacob Bethell to stay in IPL

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3 min readMay 6, 2026 07:22 PM IST Jacob Bethell finds himself in the middle of a spat between two of England’s greatest batters without actually uttering a word himself. And surprise, surprise! It’s got to do with the IPL. During the first few weeks of the tournament when the young England left-hander constantly sat on the bench for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, former captain Alastair Cook opined that Bethell would be better served by returning home and playing some county cricket to be in the best position to perform well for England when they play Test cricket next. Bethell famously scored a century in Sydney during the ill-fated Ashes tour. It’s the last Test the team has played. Never the favourite child of the English cricket establishment, Pietersen countered that Bethell would benefit by being around some of the best players in the world and learning from them, even if he was not playing. For good measure, he added that Cook has “absolutely no idea what it’s like to be in the IPL.” That was …

Alastair Cook has a go at Kevin Pietersen for asking Jacob Bethell to stay in IPL

Jos Buttler, Stuart Broad back Jacob Bethell in IPL after Alastair Cook criticism: ‘Times have changed’ | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 30, 2026 06:42 PM IST England stars Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad have backed Jacob Bethell’s decision to remain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, arguing that the modern game has changed and that the youngster can still benefit enormously from being in the tournament even without regular game time. Bethell’s situation has sparked debate in England after former captain Alastair Cook suggested the left-hander would be better served returning home to play county cricket rather than staying on the bench in India. That stance was strongly challenged by Kevin Pietersen, who argued that critics underestimate the value of being part of an IPL setup. Pietersen said training alongside elite players, working with world-class coaches and learning in a high-pressure environment could be just as beneficial for a young cricketer as county appearances. Buttler sided firmly with that argument, saying those who have not experienced the IPL often fail to understand what it offers. “I think unless you’ve played in the IPL and been here and experienced it, it’s very difficult …

Ex-India cricketer’s brutal take on Shardul Thakur ahead of MI vs RCB clash

Ex-India cricketer’s brutal take on Shardul Thakur ahead of MI vs RCB clash

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3 min readUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 05:39 PM IST Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has launched a scathing attack on Mumbai Indians’ fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur and also criticised pacer Deepak Chahar for letting the team down in the first few games of IPL 2026. Shardul Thakur won the Player of the Match award for his three-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders, but was expensive for Mumbai Indians in the following two games, both of which the five-time champions lost. After starting their IPL 2026 campaign with a win over KKR, Mumbai faltered against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. In a marquee clash on Sunday, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on MI. In his usual no-holds-barred style, Srikkanth said Shardul is already done for the season after helping his team win just one game. “Shardul Thakur’s quota for the season is over in the first match itself with a Player of the Match award. The RCB batters will smash him to Marine Drive and Church Gate station,” he said on his YouTube channel. …

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Jacob Bethell, young stars face defining second season test

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Jacob Bethell, young stars face defining second season test

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3 min readMar 27, 2026 09:13 PM IST The first season in the Indian Premier League introduces talent; the second begins to define it. As we approach IPL 2026, young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jacob Bethell face heightened expectations, with bowlers better prepared and roles clearer. The novelty has faded – now comes the test of consistency and staying power. Here are four young players for whom IPL 2026 could prove defining: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) Was 14 when he made his IPL debut and launched his career with a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur. A thrilling century arrived soon, and he was the talk of the world. A year later, all eyes are on the 15-year-old, who has become eligible to play international cricket. With a strike rate of over 200, where Sooryavanshi goes from here will be interesting to watch. With the novelty gone, the second season will present a far sterner test. Priyansh Arya (PBKS) A left-handed opener in the same mould as Abhishek Sharma. Last season, in Punjab Kings’ run to …

Why Kevin Pietersen credits his IPL stint with ‘saving his career’ | Cricket News

Why Kevin Pietersen credits his IPL stint with ‘saving his career’ | Cricket News

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4 min readUpdated: Mar 24, 2026 04:39 PM IST Former England star Kevin Pietersen has revealed in a conversation with Jos Buttler how playing in the Indian Premier League and the friendship he forged during the league with Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid “saved his career”. Pietersen and Buttler were swapping tales of playing in the IPL for the YouTube show called “For The Love Of Cricket’, with the 19th season of the cash-rich league in a few days’ time. “The biggest thing that transformed my career was my relationship with Rahul Dravid and the opportunity to call him when I was struggling with left-arm spin. When DRS came in, I was a front-foot player and it just created a whole lot of drama in my life for 9 to 12 months. And the IPL gave me the opportunity to call Dravid and say, ‘Dude, I need help,’” Pietersen said. He then pointed at the now-viral email that Dravid had sent him. The story goes that Pietersen and Dravid shared the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing …

‘Score loads of runs’: Ollie Pope on roadmap given to make England Test squad comeback | Cricket News

‘Score loads of runs’: Ollie Pope on roadmap given to make England Test squad comeback | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 18, 2026 11:02 AM IST “Go back, score loads of runs”: This is what Ollie Pope said he was told by the England management after being dropped during the 2025/26 Ashes. Pope had been axed after scoring just 125 runs in 6 innings during yet another forgettable campaign Down Under for England. Jacob Bethell took over as number three in the team for the two tests instead of Pope. The 28-year-old acknowledged the decision correct, but he was upset to lose his position. “Getting dropped is tough. I didn’t want to get dropped of course, but it was the right decision at the time,” he is quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo. Since making his Test debut in 2018, Pope had scored 3732 runs in 64 matches at an average of 34.55 with nine centuries and 16 half-centuries. He said that he has a good equation with head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key. “If I’m not in that XI, can I make sure I’m the best batter in the …

T20 World Cup: ‘You could put a really strong argument that he’s the best quick bowler ever’ – Stuart Broad’s praise for Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: ‘You could put a really strong argument that he’s the best quick bowler ever’ – Stuart Broad’s praise for Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 7, 2026 02:28 PM IST With his decisive spell against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah showed why he is counted among the best in business. With England batsman Jacob Bethell in rampaging form, Bumrah accounted for just ten runs in his last two overs including six runs in the 18th over during England’s chase of the 254-run target. England would eventually fall short by seven runs and Bumrah’s 18th over paved the way for India’s win. Former England pacers Steve Finn and Stuart Broad have now counted Bumrah to be best bowler in the world at present with Broad even terming Bumrah as the ‘best quick bowler ever’. “Everyone else is mortal. There’s great bowlers, there’s good bowlers, but then there’s Jasprit Bumrah who sits above all of them at the moment, and I include people like [Pat] Cummins, [Mitchell] Starc. I think he is just on another planet to any other bowler in the world at the moment,” Finn said on the podcast …