The internet is currently buzzing with a viral rumor that England cricketer Jacob Bethell is dating Indian actress Aadhya Anand
But Is it true or yet another internet hoax? Let’s uncover it together.
Are Jacob Bethell & Aadhya Anand Dating?
At the time of writing this article, there is no confirmation that the two are involved romantically.
The reports linking Aadhya Anand and Jacob Bethell are entirely unverified, and based on the speculations and rumors fans created.
For the curious, these rumors came to spotlight first on Reddit, & from there it spread like fire across social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and X/Twitter.
These rumors emerged after cricket fans noticed that the 22-year-old cricketer had consistently liked all of Aadhya Anand’s Instagram post.
Additionally, these rumors further triggered when an unverified mirror selfie allegedly leaked from a private Instagram account.
The alleged picture reportedly features the two personalities posing together, which fans instantly shared on Reddit.
Who is actress Aadhya Anand, alleged girlfriend of cricketer Jacob Bethell
Bethell has liked multiple posts of actress Aadhya Anand, and they both follow each other on Instagram.
Does it really means that they're dating? 👀😭 pic.twitter.com/TmJKfCEHiR
— ` (@broskyxn) June 20, 2026
Rumors suggest that the two met during IPL 2026 season, when he was representing RCB vs MI match. Reportedly Aadhya is an avid RCB fan.
Who is Aadhya Anand?
So the Reddit rumours were actually true 👀
Bethell met aadhya anand during RCB vs MI game, had a fling and somehow Reddit figured it out a month ago. He has liked almost all of her posts too.
Reddit kept saying he was dating an Indian Mumbaikar and looks like they were spot… pic.twitter.com/gVZev1jjVe
— ` (@worshipVK) June 20, 2026
Aadhya Anand is an 18-year-old Indian actress, dancer, and model. She came into limelight after appearing in series like Bombay Begums and Crushed.
Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, Aadhya was born on November 2, 2007 in Coorg, Karnataka, India. Her parents Anand Nayak and Priya Nayak, were from Singapore, but moved to India when Aadhya was still young.
The actress competed her major early schooling from Global Indian International School in Singapore.
The actress relocated to Mumbai in 2019 to pursue her acting career, and to take formal training at the renowned Roshan Taneja School of Acting.
Modeling Career
At the tender age of 4, she began working as a child model. When she turned 9, she made her acting debut in a Singapore film “A Yellow Bird,” which even screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
Her work includes A Yellow Bird, Whoopie’s World, Lion Mums, Menantu International, Brain Boosters, Bombay Begums, Crushed, Friday Night Plan, and many more.
In 2024, she was nominated for the Filmare OTT Awards for her series Crushed. She also won the Super Dancer Singapore title and bagged a champion trophy at the International Dance Championship.
Apart from acting, she is also a badminton player and has represented her school in multiple tournaments.
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