England all-rounder Jacob Bethell was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 2.6 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He will make his IPL debut next season, joining his English teammates Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone in the RCB team.

RCB has reposed their trust in Bethell, opting for him instead of previous members of the team like Will Jacks. Bethell will be eager to make a strong impact and fight for a place among the team’s best foreign players in the IPL 2025 season.

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Salt backs Bethell to shine for RCB in IPL 2025

Phil Salt, another new addition to RCB for IPL 2025, praised Jacob Bethell after his selection by the franchise in 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 approach and skill set are rare. He believes Bethell’s unique skills 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 take a look: I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. “I’m getting tired of saying good things about him right now, but he’s a great player and a great kid,” Salt said.

“He thinks about the game the right way, he’s very committed and there aren’t many people who have the ability that he has,” Salt added.