England have received a timely boost ahead of the start of their home Test summer, with rising batting star Jacob Bethell expected to recover in time for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, beginning on June 4. The 22-year-old left-hander recently returned to England from the IPL 2026 season after sustaining an injury to […]

The IPL vs County cricket debate has exploded once again, with former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie launching a scathing attack on Kevin Pietersen over comments involving England youngster Jacob Bethell. The heated exchange began after former England captain Sir Alastair Cook questioned whether Bethell should continue sitting on the bench in the IPL instead of […]

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar delivered a crucial breakthrough against Royal Challengers Bengaluru during their high-pressure IPL 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday. RCB opener Jacob Bethell started aggressively and looked in complete control early in the innings. The young left-hander played a couple of stylish boundaries and attempted to take […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Jacob Bethell opined on the team’s mindset, his own form, and the confidence within the dressing room before RCB’s match against Mumbai Indians in Raipur on Sunday. Talking about the experience of batting alongside Virat Kohli, Bethell said: “It is cool. I have said it multiple times, how cool it is […]

Former England captain Alastair Cook has responded calmly to criticism from Kevin Pietersen regarding his views on young talent Jacob Bethell and his IPL 2026 stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The debate centres on whether Bethell would benefit more from consistent game time in county cricket or from the exposure of being part of an IPL […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru handed young English all-rounder Jacob Bethell a major opportunity in IPL 2026, bringing him in as a replacement for the injured Phil Salt. For Bethell, the move has become a defining phase of his early career, offering exposure to one of the world’s most competitive T20 leagues. Opening the innings alongside Virat […]

The debate around Jacob Bethell’s IPL 2026 stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru has gathered pace after strong backing from Kevin Pietersen, Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler. The England youngster has spent much of the season on the bench, prompting Alastair Cook to suggest that he should head back to county cricket if he was not […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar said that RCB fell short with the bat and paid the price for losing wickets in between as they lost to the Gujarat Titans in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday as well. After being put in to bat, […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made an intriguing prediction ahead of the IPL 2026 opener, backing England’s rising star Jacob Bethell to emerge as the “power player” for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bethell heads into the tournament with serious momentum, having recently smashed a sensational 105 against India in the T20 World Cup […]

The Indian Premier League 2026 season is set to kick off on March 28, and as always, the spotlight isn’t just on Indian stars but also on explosive overseas talent. Over the years, foreign players have played a defining role in shaping IPL campaigns, often turning games single-handedly with their match-winning performances. With T20 cricket evolving […]