Phil Salt mocks Jacob Bethell as Englishman leaves RCB for national duty

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced a notable change as English cricketer Jacob Bethell left the squad for national duty, prompting a light-hearted reaction from teammate Phil Salt. Salt, who recently impressed with a 62-run innings off 32 balls in a playoff loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, took the opportunity to jest about Bethell's departure.

In a video shared on social media platform X, Salt was seen mocking Bethell, expressing his amusement and saying, 'I'm actually really looking forward to him leaving now.' The comment, delivered with laughter, highlighted the camaraderie and playful banter within the RCB dressing room.

Salt, who is leading RCB's opening line-up alongside Virat Kohli, is focused on steering the team towards their maiden IPL title. Bethell's exit means he will not participate in upcoming matches, leaving Salt and the rest of the squad to adjust accordingly.

Despite the team's 42-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Salt's individual performance stood out, showcasing his form and importance to RCB's campaign. The playful exchange between Salt and Bethell adds a human element to the high-stakes competition, reflecting the team's spirit amid the pressures of the IPL.

"I'm actually really looking forward to him leaving now."
Salt scored 62 runs from 32 deliveries in the playoff loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Phil Salt humorously mocked teammate Jacob Bethell as the Englishman left Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for national duty. Salt expressed his delight at Bethell's departure, jokingly saying he looked forward to it. Salt recently scored 62 off 32 in a losing IPL playoff match.