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England star Bethell out of The Hundred with knee injury
21 Jul
Summary
- Jacob Bethell has withdrawn from The Hundred due to a knee injury.
- He sustained the injury during the ODI series against India.
- Bethell's absence poses a leadership challenge for England's Test team.
Jacob Bethell has become a major injury concern for England after pulling out of The Hundred due to a knee problem. He sustained the injury during the recent ODI series against India and has undergone an MRI scan. Further assessment is pending to determine the severity of the issue.
Bethell's potential absence from the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, commencing on August 19, presents another significant challenge for the ECB. This comes at a time when England is seeking new leadership, with the recent retirements of Ben Stokes and the departure of Brendon McCullum.
Bethell had impressed with a notable 91 in the third ODI against India and achieved his highest Test score of 74 against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The Hundred would have offered him valuable captaincy experience, as he previously led England in a T20 series in Ireland. Donovan Ferreira, a South African all-rounder, is set to replace Bethell as captain of the Birmingham Phoenix.
