‘Watch Virat and you’ll understand the art of batting’: Besser on Kohli’s impact

New Delhi: Young England batsman Jacob Bethel is making the most of his time with Royal Challengers Bangalore, drawing inspiration from one of the game’s modern greats, Virat Kohlias his figure continues to grow intense pulsed light 2026.Besser, who has performed well in recent games, highlighted the valuable learning experience of sharing the dressing room with Kohli and other senior figures.

“Watching Virat chase, you understand the art of batting, how to control the chase and not get left out. It’s about switching gears according to the situation,” Besser said, giving us a glimpse of the lessons he learned in high-pressure situations.The 22-year-old, who is currently in his second season with RCB, also spoke about adapting to the intensity of the Indian Premier League.“When I came to RCB, I was curious about the experience. Watching Virat, Rajat and talking to DK, I realized that the game has changed here. The game is fast-paced; you have to be aggressive and brave,” he added.In Salter’s absence, bigger roles awaitBethell’s chances have increased following the absence of fellow England opener Phil Salter, who is home for scans following a finger injury sustained last month.According to ESPNcricinfo, Salter injured a finger on his left hand while trying to dive during RCB’s match against Delhi Capitals and returned to England at the request of the England management. While both player and team hold out hope for a quick recovery, his absence opens the door for Bethel to solidify his place at the top of the league.Barbados to BangaloreReflecting on his journey, Bethell said: “I grew up in Barbados and always had a bat and a ball…I moved to England to go to school and then to Warwickshire and signed my first contract in 2021. A stress fracture set me back but I came back strong…and made it to Bangalore.”He also talked about how to handle attention and the IPL spotlight. “It’s a fun thing to be in the spotlight…it’s an honor when people want to see you play.”With RCB sitting second in the table and in the hunt for a playoff spot, Besser’s continued development – and the lessons he learned from Kohli – could play a crucial role in the coming games.