Michael Vaughan, the former captain of the England cricket team, has called for young all-rounder Jacob Bethell to leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and return to England due to injury concerns and limited playing opportunities with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Bethell entered the tournament with high hopes but has struggled, accumulating only 163 runs in nine matches. His finger injury has ruled him out of RCB's last league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading to a reshuffle in the batting order. With the England Test team set to face New Zealand starting June 4, Vaughan believes it is essential for Bethell to focus on his recovery and national duties rather than remaining in the IPL if he is not going to play in the playoffs. He stated, “If Jacob Bethell's injured, he should be on the next plane home to England.” Vaughan acknowledged the learning experience the IPL provides but emphasized that England's preparations must take precedence at this time.