Dinesh Karthik fires back at Alastair Cook in Jacob Bethell IPL row: 'How do you dishonour that contract?'

Dinesh Karthik fires back at Alastair Cook in Jacob Bethell IPL row: 'How do you dishonour that contract?'

Dinesh Karthik has defended Jacob Bethell after Alastair Cook questioned the England batter's decision to remain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026 instead of playing county cricket. Karthik argued that players must honour their franchise contracts, reigniting the club-versus-country debate.