When? lauren bell signed up for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) In Women’s Premier League (WPL)Few people could have predicted how dramatically his life would change on and off the field. The England fast bowler not only won her second WPL trophy with RCB, but also saw an unprecedented rise in her global fan following, making her one of the most talked-about cricketers of the season.
Bell’s journey with the Bengaluru franchise has been nothing short of transformational. As soon as he donned the red and gold jersey, his popularity began to rise, boosted by the passionate and loyal fans of RCB, which has long been known to embrace its stars whole-heartedly.
Lauren Bell reacts to viral fame after RCB heroics
speaking on Wisden Women’s Cricket Weekly PodcastBell admitted that she is still trying to process the massive increase in her social media presence.
He started the year with nearly 800,000 followers on Instagram. Within the first week of WPL he crossed the million mark. Today, his follower count stands at an astonishing 2.3 million.
“I remember when I first got there and I got to one million in the first week, I was like, ‘How do I get a million people following me on Instagram?’ This is madness,” Bell said.
Despite the tremendous growth, she insists that her attitude towards social media has not changed.
“I still post like I have 10 friends on it. I think that’s part of it and why people follow me,” He said laughing.
Bell is now the third most followed English cricketer on Instagram jos buttler And ben stokes. Remarkably, she has surpassed the total number of followers Joe Root And jofra archer – a statistic that underlines the scale of his growth.
RCB’s new fan favorite
Beyond the numbers, Bell has become a cultural phenomenon among RCB supporters. Viral reels featuring his signature smile and dimples are regularly trending across platforms, earning him the unofficial tag of the RCB community’s new crush.
However, the connection goes deeper than viral moments. Bell credited the franchise’s passionate supporters for making him immediately feel at home.
“They have such a passionate fanbase and I felt really supported. I don’t think too much about it, but I find it crazy that two million people are following what I’m doing.” Bell added.
Supporting the discussion with great performance on the field
While social media fame grabbed the headlines, Bell made sure his cricket remained in the news. He played a key role in RCB’s title-winning campaign and finished the tournament with 12 wickets. His exceptional control was even more remarkable – he maintained an economy rate of 5.52, the best among all bowlers in the competition.
in the final against Delhi CapitalsBell bowled a disciplined spell of four overs and conceded only 19 runs. rcb captain Smriti Mandhana His performance was later described as match-winning, highlighting the confidence placed in him by the team in high-pressure moments.
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