Jacob Bethell Thrives Batting with Virat Kohli at RCB
Virat Kohli’s presence at RCB has striking effect on Jacob Bethell: ‘People are only watching him’
Hindustan Times
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Jacob Bethell, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener, shared his experience of batting alongside Virat Kohli, emphasizing how Kohli's presence allows him to play freely. Bethell, who stepped up after Phil Salt's injury, appreciates the opportunity to learn from one of cricket's greatest players as RCB prepares for their upcoming match against the Mumbai Indians.
- 01Jacob Bethell has stepped up to open for RCB after Phil Salt's injury.
- 02Batting with Virat Kohli has helped Bethell play with more freedom.
- 03Bethell feels Kohli's presence reduces pressure on him.
- 04RCB will play their remaining home matches in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- 05The team is confident about adapting to new conditions ahead of the clash against Mumbai Indians.
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Jacob Bethell, the 22-year-old opener for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed his excitement about batting alongside Virat Kohli, one of cricket's biggest stars. After Phil Salt's injury, Bethell has taken on the opening role and found that Kohli's presence allows him to play more freely, as many spectators focus on the former captain. He noted, 'It is just nice to have someone of that calibre in your team,' emphasizing that it alleviates pressure rather than adding it. Additionally, RCB is set to play their remaining home matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, after starting the season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bethell mentioned the team's smooth transition to Raipur and expressed confidence in adapting to the new conditions as they prepare to face the Mumbai Indians.
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