'Unbelievable': Jacob Bethell explains learnings from Virat Kohli in RCB camp; shares Kohli's chase mantra
Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old English cricketer who has made his international debut across all formats since September 2024, has added an
trophy to his achievements as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first-ever IPL title this year. Despite missing the playoffs due to international commitments, Bethell contributed significantly during the league stage, stepping in for Phil Salt and forming a notable partnership with
.
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Bethell's impact during his brief IPL stint was marked by two appearances, including a half-century against Chennai Super Kings where he opened the batting alongside
. The partnership between the two batters yielded 97 runs, showcasing Bethell's potential at the highest level of T20 cricket.
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The young Englishman's experience in the RCB dressing room proved valuable, particularly his interactions with Virat Kohli.
Speaking about his time with the team, Bethell shared his observations of the Indian cricket star.
"It's been great. [Virat] was unbelievable with helping me out, and even just the things he didn't say to me personally, but just watching how he goes about training and how he approaches things," Bethell said to
Sky Cricket
.
Bethell's admiration for Kohli's batting approach, especially in chase situations, was evident in his comments.
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"Especially like chasing in a T20 game. That was unbelievable to watch and unbelievable to see first hand, just how easily he is able to shift up and down the gears and is able to template an innings depending on what is needed," the young cricketer elaborated.
Bethell's cricket career has shown promising signs across all formats. His performance includes an impressive knock of 82 runs against West Indies, which coincided with RCB's Qualifier 1 victory against PBKS. The team later went on to defeat PBKS in the final to claim their maiden IPL title.
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