One of the standout moments of the morning session came when Jacob Bethell produced a superb catch to remove New Zealand captain Tom Latham. Latham had looked settled at the crease, making 27 off 75 balls and building a steady start for the visitors. Jofra Archer then made the breakthrough with a sharp delivery that forced […]

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott believes Jacob Bethell will face significant pressure in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after opting to remain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026 rather than joining England’s preparations earlier. Bethell’s decision became a major talking point throughout the IPL season. The young England batter was part of RCB’s […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum has provided a major fitness update on Jacob Bethell ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, confirming that the young all-rounder is fully fit and available for selection at Lord’s. Bethell recently cut short his stint with IPL 2026 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to return home and undergo assessment with […]

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 […]