Bengaluru, May 4 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Jacob Bethell continues to grow in confidence and stature. Currently in his second year with the franchise, the 23-year-old from England reflected on his journey from Barbados, adapting to the IPL's intensity, and learning from senior figures within the setup.

On his journey, Bethell reflected, "I grew up in Barbados, always with a bat and ball. Around 10-12, I started taking it seriously. I moved to England for school, progressed to Warwickshire, and signed my first contract in 2021. A stress fracture set me back, but I came back strong, earned an England call-up, and then arrived in Bengaluru," according to a release.

In the spotlight around him, he added: "The limelight is a funny thi...