Bengaluru, May 23 -- A fresh "IPL versus national duty" debate has erupted after former England captain Michael Vaughan advised young all-rounder Jacob Bethell to leave the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp before the IPL 2026 playoffs and return home for England's red-ball preparations.
Vaughan's remarks, made during a discussion on Cricbuzz, have triggered strong reactions across cricket circles, with the former skipper insisting that Test cricket should take priority over franchise commitments, particularly for emerging players still trying to establish themselves at the international level.
The debate intensified after Bethell missed RCB's final league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad because of a finger injury. RCB captain Rajat Pati...