Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s massive fanbase has once again proved its influence. This time, England pacer Lauren Bell is the biggest example of the RCB effect in action.
Lauren Bell saw a huge surge in popularity during the Women’s Premier League. She gained over 1.5 million Instagram followers within just a few weeks of playing in India.
Before joining RCB, Bell had around 800,000 followers on Instagram. That number rose rapidly once the tournament began. Her follower count crossed one million within the first week itself.
Currently, Bell has around 2.3 million followers on Instagram. She now has more followers than England stars Joe Root and Jofra Archer combined, highlighting the scale of RCB’s fan support.
Bell admitted that the sudden rise in popularity feels unreal. She described the experience as wild and said she never expected such massive attention in such a short span.
Despite the numbers, Bell said her approach to social media remains simple. She still posts casually, as if she is sharing updates with close friends rather than millions of followers.
The England pacer also spoke about the overwhelming support from RCB fans. She said the fanbase is everywhere and made her feel special throughout the tournament.
The attention even followed her outside cricket. Bell revealed she was recognised at a nail salon in India, which surprised her.
She added that even going out for a jog became difficult. Fans frequently stopped her for selfies, showing just how passionate RCB supporters are.
Bell’s journey once again proves the power of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Playing for RCB continues to turn cricketers into global stars, both on and off the field.
