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Kohli's RCB teammate becomes youngest captain before IPL 2026 of..., his name is...
In this collection of pictures we shall know about Virat Kohli's RCB teammate who became the youngest captain before IPL 2026. Let's dive in.
By Akshat Jain | Updated: August 16, 2025 10:45 AM IST
Virat Kohli's RCB teammate Jacob Bethell becomes England's youngest men's captain
Virat Kohli's RCB teammate Jacob Bethell becomes England's youngest men's captain for the upcoming three match T20I series against Ireland which is starting from September 17.
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The star batter is just 21 years old
The star batter is just 21 years old and has been handed the captaincy of the England Cricket Team for the T20I series in Ireland.
Who did Jacob Bethell replace as captain?
Jacob Bethell stepped in as the captain in place of England's regular skipper Harry Brook, who is now being rested along with other all-format cricketers as part of the workload management.
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Jacob Bethell's rise has been impressive
Jacob Bethell's rise has been impressive, starting with strong performances at the junior level and moving quickly thanks to his leadership skills in England's limited-overs team.
England men's selector Luke Wright on Jacob Bethell
"Jacob Bethell has impressed with his leadership qualities ever since he has been with the England squads and the series against Ireland will provide him with the opportunity to further develop those skills on the international stage," England men's selector Luke Wright said.
England T20I squad vs Ireland
Jacob Bethell (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.