Fri Apr 18 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Chopra Suggests RCB Drop Livingstone for Bethel Ahead of PBKS Clash
**Bengaluru, India** – Former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra has advised Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to replace Liam Livingstone with 21-year-old Jacob Bethel in their playing XI for their upcoming match against Punjab Kings. Chopra questioned Livingstone’s contribution to the team, noting his modest 83 runs and two wickets in six matches. While acknowledging RCB’s overall strong performance, Chopra suggested that Bethel’s all-around abilities would be a more valuable asset, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding Livingstone’s spin bowling effectiveness. Chopra highlighted the strong batting performances of other RCB players like Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, and Jitesh Sharma, further supporting his argument for the change. The suggestion comes as RCB prepares for their seventh match of the season. The unrelated news of Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) releasing 10th and 12th results on April 19th, 2025, was included in the original text but is omitted here due to irrelevance.
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