Kevin Pietersen reignites feud with Alastair Cook with ‘no idea’ swipe

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Kevin Pietersen has sparked fresh hostilities with Sir Alastair Cook after the former England captain questioned Jacob Bethell's decision to remain in India for the Indian Premier League.Cook had suggested the young batsman should head back to Warwickshire for county cricket rather than "sitting on his a*** at the IPL not doing anything", given Bethell has yet to feature for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Pietersen fired back on X, declaring: "Alastair Cook has absolutely NO IDEA what it's like to be in the IPL."What it's like to always be around the best players in the world." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He added: "So his opinion on Jacob Bethell doesn't matter at all.

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Stay in India, Jacob."The clash between the two former teammates has deep roots stretching back over a decade.Pietersen was removed from the England setup following the 2013-14 Ashes series, during which Cook served as captain.Alastair Cook has absolutely NO IDEA what it's like to be in the IPL.

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