Overview
- Bethell said his brief time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL prepared him for the intensity of his Ashes debut at the MCG.
- He made 40 in England’s chase of 175 to win the fourth Test, a result that ended an 18-match winless run in Australia.
- The left-hander noted that playing before large, noisy crowds at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium boosted his confidence for Test cricket pressure.
- He featured in only two IPL games for RCB last season, including a 55 off 33 against Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru.
- SportsTak reports he has been retained by RCB for the upcoming IPL and that IPL 2026 is slated for March 26–May 31, with the outlet also claiming Chinnaswamy has been deemed unsafe for public events.