India, June 11 -- 21-year-old Englishman Jacob Bethell has had a memorable last 12 months, making his international debut across all three formats since September 2024. To add the cherry on top at the end of his first year at the highest level of cricket, Bethell was also rewarded with silverware in his very first attempt in the IPL, as he helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden IPL title this year.

While Bethell missed the playoffs due to international duty, his importance was seen as he stepped in for countryman Phil Salt while the latter was battling an illness midway through the league stage of the tournament. Bethell impressed in his two appearances, including a blazing half-century against CSK, which included a 97-run pa...