It's everything I've dreamed of – Jacob Bethell on his Test debut

RCB’s latest recruit, Jacob Bethell made his Test debut recently and put on quite a show despite getting out for just 10 in the first inning as he smashed an unbeaten 50 in the second essay and fuelled England's win.

Talking to ESPNCricinfo, Bethell said, “I was very small growing up so I didn't really get a lot in my half up until I was about 16 or 17 when I got a bit bigger. I never had as much power on it but I could still play it well. And now it's just a decision on whether to hit it on the ground or hit it for six."

Bethell also affirmed the fact that he wasn’t worried about being a part of the international mix, stating, “Pretty much every time I've played against better people, I've played better. Step up to the Hundred, played better. Straight into internationals, played better. I didn't really have a doubt in my mind that coming into Test cricket that I'd have done well."

He also shed some light on his favourite batting position, stating, “I like batting up the order so, yeah, I was really happy that opportunity arose. I've always wanted to bat in the top four so three is perfect. I think my game is fit to play any style. On Sunday we saw a bit more of an attacking style. I can also absorb a bit of pressure, so I'm sure at times in my career there will be times to do that as well.”

When asked about the experience of sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli for the upcoming IPL, Bethell said, “It's a bit of a given, isn't it? Virat! He's a great of the game so… King Kohli."

He concluded by talking about playing Test cricket, stating, “It's everything I've dreamed of to be honest. Since I was a little kid I've always dreamed of playing Test cricket, I remember watching the Ashes, and just any England Tests on TV and wanting to be a part of it. And then since Baz [Brendon McCullum] took over with Stokesy, I've always watched it on TV and gone 'how fun that does that look' and it lived up to expectation. It was so fun."