Ahead of RCB’s IPL 2026 showdown with Mumbai Indians in Raipur, batter Jacob Bethell said the team is focused on the next ball, not past results. He discussed RCB’s dressing-room confidence, his own form, and what it’s like batting alongside Virat Kohli, emphasizing how mental clarity can swing a high-pressure game.
Kevin Pietersen has urged Jacob Bethell to stay in India for the IPL, arguing that the experience of the tournament helps even when a player isn’t in the playing XI. His stance counters Alastair Cook’s view that Bethell should return to county cricket. Bethell also praised the IPL’s atmosphere and its impact on young players.
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