He will make his IPL debut in the upcoming season, joining fellow England players Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone in the RCB squad.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 2.6 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. He will make his IPL debut in the upcoming season, joining fellow England players Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone in the RCB squad.
RCB has placed confidence in Bethell, opting for him over previous squad members like Will Jacks. Bethell will be eager to make a strong impact and fight for a spot among the team’s top overseas players in the IPL 2025 season.
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Phil Salt, another new addition to RCB for IPL 2025, praised Jacob Bethell following their selection by the franchise at the mega auction. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Salt expressed confidence in Bethell’s abilities and potential for the upcoming season.
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Salt highlighted Bethell’s commitment and strategic approach to the game, noting that his focus and skill set are rare. He believes Bethell’s unique abilities will make him a key player for RCB in the upcoming season, helping him stand out in the competitive IPL environment.
“Go to YouTube and have a look: I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I am getting sick of speaking highly of him at this point, but he’s a great player and a great lad,” Salt said.
“He thinks about the game in the right way, he’s very committed, and there’s not many people out there that have the skill that he’s got,” Salt added.
Bethell made his international debut in September and has quickly showcased his talent. In just six T20I innings, Jacob Bethell has scored two half-centuries, amassing 173 runs at an impressive average of 57.66 and a strike rate of 167.96. These performances have solidified his reputation as a promising young player in the cricketing world.
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