England batter Jacob Bethell has become a talking point on social media after photos of him with an Indian girl went viral online.
The pictures have led to speculation among fans, with many claiming that the two could be dating.
The viral photos were shared by an Instagram account named HOUSEOFANKITA. While neither Jacob nor the girl has spoken about the pictures, social media users were quick to link them. Despite, there is no official confirmation regarding their relationship.
According to reports, the girl is believed to be Mumbai based makeup artist Ankita Patel.
Her Instagram profile features photos with several celebrities, including Riteish Deshmukh, Shilpa Shetty, Palak Tiwari and Hina Khan, suggesting she has worked with them professionally.
The rumours gained attention because of the close nature of the photos, but it remains unclear whether the two are friends or in a relationship. Until either side comments, the claims remain unverified.
Meanwhile, Jacob Bethell continues to rise in international cricket. The 22 year old is regarded as one of England’s brightest young talents and is also part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
