'It doesn't sit right with me that England players are contracted more strongly to the IPL': DAVID GOWER on why Jacob Bethell should come home early to prepare for the Test summer, how Zak Crawley's time was up and England's post-Ashes reboot

Former England captain David Gower has spoken out against the prioritisation of IPL contracts over England Test commitments, specifically calling for Jacob Bethell to return home early to prepare for the upcoming Test summer. Gower also addressed the end of Zak Crawley's tenure in the England setup and shared his thoughts on England's rebuilding process following their Ashes defeat. The exclusive interview touches on the broader debate around player loyalty to national duty versus lucrative franchise cricket obligations.