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Jacob Bethell dating an Indian girl [Source: AFP and X.com]
England’s young star Jacob Bethell has recently become the center of attention, not because of his cricket performances, but because of rumours about his personal life.
Reports started circulating online after an alleged picture of Bethell standing beside an Indian woman named Ankita Patel surfaced on social media.
Jacob Bethell Dating An Indian Girl
The image was reportedly uploaded on a private account that Bethell follows. Soon after, a screenshot of the post began spreading across different platforms.
What caught fans’ attention even more was the caption, “Life’s been feeling a little softer lately.” As a result, many social media users started speculating that the England cricketer could be dating the Indian woman.
However, it is important to point out that neither Bethell nor Ankita Patel has confirmed any relationship. Therefore, all discussions surrounding the matter remain nothing more than fan speculation at this stage.
Jacob Bethell’s IPL 2026 Journey With RCB
Meanwhile, Bethell spent a significant part of 2026 in India while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Although RCB went on to win the IPL 2026 title, Bethell did not enjoy a successful tournament on a personal level.
Before arriving in India, the young all-rounder was considered one of the most exciting talents in world cricket. He had recently impressed in the T20 World Cup, where he scored 280 runs in seven innings at an outstanding strike rate of 152.17.
Because of these performances, it was expected that he might become one of the breakout stars of the season.
Initially, Bethell found it difficult to secure a place in the RCB playing XI. However, he later received an opportunity after fellow England cricketer Phil Salt suffered an injury.
Despite getting the chance, Bethell struggled to make a significant impact. Across seven innings, he managed to score only 96 runs at an average of 13.71 and a strike rate of 124.68.
Furthermore, the aggressive batting style that had made him successful on the international stage was rarely seen during the tournament.
Consequently, his IPL campaign failed to meet the high expectations many fans had for him.
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Fans React To Bethell’s Dating Rumours
As screenshots of the alleged picture spread online fans reacted strongly on media. Some were surprised by the rumors while others urged Bethell to focus on his cricket career.
Many users were shocked because the woman linked with Jacob Bethell is reportedly a Pune-based celebrity makeup artist.
See the reactions below
However there is no information confirming that they are in a relationship. Since neither party has addressed the rumors publicly the claims remain unconfirmed.
Bethell Looks To Regain Form In Ongoing New Zealand Tests
At present, Bethell is playing in England’s Test series against New Zealand. So far, his performances with the bat have been mixed.
In the first Test, he scored just 14 and 6 in his two innings. However, he made a strong contribution with the ball during the second Test. The young all-rounder picked up four wickets and maintained an impressive economy rate of 3.33.
Therefore, despite his batting struggles, Bethell has shown that he can still contribute to the team in multiple ways.
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