IPL 2025: Jacob Bethell ruled out? Major update on RCB star’s availability arrives
Published - 06 Mar 2025, 07:14 PM | Updated - 06 Mar 2025, 07:15 PM
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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) received a major boost ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), starting on March 22. Young England all-rounder Jacob Bethell is all set to travel to India for the upcoming season next week.
In great news for the RCB fans, the Daily Mail journalist Richard Gibson has revealed that Jacob Bethell has recovered from his hamstring injury and is set to join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru next week before the start of the upcoming IPL 2025.
Big boost for RCB as Jacob Bethell set to join squad for IPL 2025
Bethell had suffered the hamstring injury during England’s white-ball tour of India, and due to this, there were concerns about his availability for the upcoming season. However, the English sensation has now reportedly regained his full fitness and is ready to make his IPL debut this month.
However, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is yet to make an official confirmation, but the Daily Mail journalist has confirmed that Bethell is all set to be available for the franchise for the IPL 2025 opener against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22.
Great news for RCB fans ⚡⚡
— T20 Franchise Rosters (Men) (@t20tracker) March 6, 2025
Jacob Bethell is understood to be fit to start the competition following a hamstring issue that developed on the recent white-ball tour of India and will meet up with Royal Challengers Bangalore next week via @richardgibsonDM #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/Zs8evY22Am
🏴Ben Stokes steps up recovery from hamstring injury
— Richard Gibson (@richardgibsonDM) March 6, 2025
🚨Brydon Carse out of IPL
🇮🇳 Jacob Bethell fit for RCB
https://t.co/9fm3lNdvr1 via @MailSport
Brydon Carse ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to a toe injury
Meanwhile, England fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was snapped up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 1 crore at the mega auction, has been ruled out of the upcoming IPL season due to a toe injury. On the other hand, Ben Stokes has taken a big step forward in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
England all-rounder has been working hard on his fitness and is gradually increasing his training intensity. Stokes’ progress is a positive sign for England. However, England’s Test captain had decided not to participate in the IPL 2025 to prolong his career and focus on the next Ashes.
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Meanwhile, the legendary South African cricketer and former RCB batter AB de Villiers has addressed the criticism Virat Kohli faced in the IPL last year despite single-handedly carrying RCB’s batting line-up when others weren’t delivering and taking the team to the playoffs.
Scrutiny over Virat’s strike rate was absolutely ridiculous: AB de Villiers
The Proteas legend dismissed criticism of Virat Kohli’s strike rate, saying he played exactly as the team needed. De Villers explained that the RCB icon adapts based on the situation, taking risks when he trusts his partner and anchoring the innings when necessary.
AB de Villiers said on JioHotStar, “The scrutiny over Virat’s strike rate was absolutely ridiculous. He had done exactly what his team needed from him. It’s all about the situation. When he has someone at the other end he trusts, you see him experiment and play with more freedom.”
The legendary batter signed off by saying, “Unlike someone like Fraser McGurk for Delhi Capitals, Virat had the responsibility of holding the innings together.”
