Jacob Bethell of England bats during the 2nd T20I between England and India at Old Trafford on July 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo/Getty Images) The spotlight before the match was on India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made his international debut. But by the end of the match, it was England’s Jacob Bethell who … Read more
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer refused to blame Ravi Bishnoi despite the leg-spinner’s costly 17th over proving decisive in England’s four-wicket win in the second T20I at Old Trafford on Saturday.Chasing 191, England rode on an unbeaten 76 from Jacob Bethell to reach the target with an over to spare. … Read more
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar (ANI Photo) Sunil Gavaskar has strongly defended the IPL and the BCCI amid renewed criticism from former players and commentators over the growing influence of franchise cricket on the international calendar.The debate intensified during and after the 2026 IPL season, particularly in England, where concerns were raised about players prioritizing … Read more
RCB’s Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (Image: IPL/ BCCI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow today, with Phil Salt still recovering from injury. Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes that Devdutt Padikkal should open alongside Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell, who has been opening in Salt’s absence, should instead … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been dealt a mid-season concern after England opener Phil Salt returned home for scans on a finger injury, casting doubt over his immediate availability in the IPL 2026 campaign.Salt, who had been in impressive form at the top of the order, has … Read more
RCB’s Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli run between the wickets (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Jacob Bethell’s form ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Gujarat Titans on April 30, suggesting the youngster could be feeling the heat after a quiet start to his stint this season.Bethell, who came … Read more
India’s Jasprit Bumrah hugs teammate Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lavished praise on star pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his decisive spell in India’s thrilling semi-final victory over England cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Speaking on his YouTube channel, … Read more
England’s Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) England’s young batter Jacob Bethell delivered a stunning performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against the India national cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Although England eventually lost the match by seven runs, Bethell’s sensational century turned the chase into a thrilling contest and … Read more