Bethell Ruled Out of Australia Tour with Knee Setback
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPNCricinfo
England's Jacob Bethell is ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia due to a recurring right knee injury sustained in July during an India match at Lord's. The 23-year-old underwent surgery in September and was expected to return for the Perth series, but a recent training setback has delayed his recovery, requiring specialist assessment. England has called up Sussex all-rounder James Coles and added uncapped seamer Eddie Jack to the one-day squad as replacements. Bethell's absence is a major concern for England given his importance across all formats and the time already missed since his 91 in the India game.
Why it matters
Bethell's prolonged absence threatens England's batting depth across formats and could reshape Test line-up options in South Africa, impacting their campaign during the December tour.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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