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  Why is Phil Salt not playing RCB vs GT clash in IPL 2026 in Bengaluru?

  Cricket | April 24, 2026 19:18 IST

  Phil Salt will miss RCB’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru due to an injury, as captain Rajat Patidar confirmed at the toss. Jacob Bethell was brought in to replace him, stepping up alongside Virat Kohli at the top order for the match.

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  Bethell defends IPL stint after Cook's criticism, explains his preferred batting position

  Cricket | April 22, 2026 21:38 IST

  Jacob Bethell defends his IPL stint despite criticism from Alastair Cook, emphasising its value for his development. He also expresses his preference to bat at No. 3 for England, explaining that it suits his style, though he is open to moving up if needed for the New Zealand series.

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  Birmingham Phoenix name Jacob Bethell as captain ahead of The Hundred 2026

  Cricket | March 10, 2026 9:15 IST

  England's ace batter Jacob Bethell has been named as the skipper of Birmingham Phoenix ahead of the upcoming season of The Hundred in 2026. Coming on the back of brilliant performances in the T20 World Cup, Bethell will look to maintain his form in The Hundred as well.

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  Jacob Bethell sets new England record with century against India in T20 World Cup semi-final

  Cricket | March 06, 2026 13:21 IST

  England’s Jacob Bethell smashed 105 off 48 balls in the T20 World Cup semi-final against India at the Wankhede Stadium, becoming the youngest England player to score centuries in all three formats. India won by seven runs and will face New Zealand in the final.

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  India vs England broke major T20 World Cup records, Varun Chakravarthy escapes embarrassing feat

  Cricket | March 06, 2026 8:40 IST

  India edged past England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede. Sanju Samson’s 89 powered India to 253, while Jacob Bethell’s 105 kept England in the hunt. The match produced a record 34 sixes and the highest aggregate in T20 World Cup history.

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  India enter T20 World Cup 2026 final, beat England despite Jacob Bethell's heroic effort

  Cricket | March 05, 2026 23:00 IST

  India defeated England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede. After posting 253, powered by Sanju Samson’s 89 and key cameos from the middle order, India seemed the favourites. However, Jacob Bethell’s fighting knock kept the team in the hunt till the end.

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  Australia assert their domination to win Sydney Test vs England, seal Ashes series 4-1

  Cricket | January 08, 2026 9:10 IST

  Australia won the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney by five wickets, as they chased down 160 runs on the fifth day. England fought hard to defend the modest target, with their spinners getting a lot of help, but Australia held their nerve and eventually got over the line to seal the series 4-1.

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  First time in 33 years! Jacob Bethell creates history in Ashes with stunning century in Sydney Test

  Cricket | January 07, 2026 11:17 IST

  Jacob Bethell smashed his first Test century in the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney in the second innings. His knock has helped England erase the 183-run first innings deficit and in the process, the youngster became the first batter in 33 years to achieve the special milestone.

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  Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell under immense scrutiny after their drunk videos went viral | Watch

  Cricket | December 23, 2025 21:07 IST

  Videos of Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell’s off-field behaviour, including Duckett appearing confused and Bethell vaping and dancing, have surfaced after England’s 3-0 Ashes defeat. The ECB will investigate, though Rob Key downplayed misconduct concerns.

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  Jacob Bethell creates history; England beat Ireland in first T20I

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 22:36 IST

  Jacob Bethell became England’s youngest international captain at 21, leading them to a four-wicket win over Ireland in the first T20I. Phil Salt starred with 89, while Buttler’s quick cameo sealed the victory with 14 balls to spare.

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  Jacob Bethell to become youngest ever England captain as Three Lions announce T20I squad vs Ireland

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 12:32 IST

  England have announced a 14-member T20I squad against Ireland. Jacob Bethell has been announced as captain, as the 21-year-old is set to become England's youngest-ever captain in international cricket. Harry Brook and Jofra Archer have been rested from the series.

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  RCB pick New Zealand's Tim Seifert as Jacob Bethell's temporary replacement for IPL 2025

  Cricket | May 22, 2025 14:24 IST

  New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been in dazzling form in T20 cricket in the last 12 months or so across and globe as well as in international cricket for New Zealand. Seifert is currently playing in the PSL and will join RCB only after he is done with his Karachi Kings duties.

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  IPL 2025: Jacob Bethell achieves special feat with quickfire knock against CSK

  Cricket | May 03, 2025 23:45 IST

  Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Jacob Bethell scripted history against Chennai Super Kings. With his brilliant knock of 55 runs, Bethell broke the record previously held by Jake Fraser-McGurk from Delhi Capitals.

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  England announce squad for Zimbabwe Test, young prodigy to miss due to IPL

  Cricket | May 04, 2025 16:04 IST

  England announce a 13-member squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which will be played at Trent Bridge. Mark Wood and Chris Woakes will miss the game, owing to their respective injuries while Jacob Bethell has been dropped for the IPL.

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  England star ruled out of India series, likely to miss Champions Trophy due to hamstring injury

  Cricket | February 10, 2025 8:46 IST

  Injuries have already started hampering the big teams ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy whether it is Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and now England. England missed their star all-rounder Jacob Bethell in the second ODI against India in Cuttack and it seems like he could be out for a while.

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  IND vs ENG: 26-year-old called up as cover for England ahead of third ODI

  Cricket | February 09, 2025 16:03 IST

  The ECB recently came forward and announced that 26-year-old Tom Banton will be flying to India as cover ahead of the third ODI against India.

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  Jacob Bethell earns maiden ECB central contract, Jofra Archer receives two-year extension

  Cricket | December 04, 2024 17:30 IST

  The star pace bowler Jofra Archer's contract was extended by two years while the likes of Jamie Smith and Jacob Bethell received their maiden annual central contracts from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on December 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  Other Sports | December 04, 2024 10:32 IST

  Sufiyan Muqeem registered the best figures by a Pakistan bowler in T20Is as the visitors took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series against Zimbabwe while England announced an unchanged playing XI for the second Test. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on December 4.

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  England announce playing XI for 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington, Bethell retained at No 3

  Cricket | December 04, 2024 8:59 IST

  England have the opportunity to win the first-ever Crowe-Thorpe Trophy as they aim to seal the series against New Zealand in Wellington in the second Test starting December 6. England registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the series opener in Christchurch.

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  WTC Points Table Update after England bring high-flying New Zealand down to earth

  Cricket | December 01, 2024 7:25 IST

  Brydon Carse was the wrecker-in-chief for England as the tall, right-arm fast bowler claimed career-best bowling figures of 6/42 and finished with match figures of 10/106. He was well supported by Chris Woakes, who bagged 3/59 in the second innings.