April 23 (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersenurged England batter ⁠Jacob Bethell to remain in India and wait for opportunities in the Indian Premier ⁠League, backing the youngster after criticism from former England captain Alastair Cook.

Bethell, 22,has ‌not yet featured for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the current IPL season, prompting Cook to suggest the batter would be better served returning to England to play county cricket for Warwickshire.