England's Bethell ruled out of Australia tour after knee setback
England batter Jacob Bethell will miss the white-ball tour of Australia after a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has not played since England’s one-day series win over India in July, having suffered discomfort in his knee while scoring 91 at Lord’s. He had surgery in September and travelled to Australia in…
England cricket captain Jason Roy confirmed on Wednesday that leg-spinner Jacob Bethell will be absent from the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia due to a recurring knee injury. The 23-year-old England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the decision after Bethell's scan revealed the extent of his injury. Bethell had not played a match since the England side's successful one-day series against India in July, when he experienced knee discomfort while scoring 91 runs at Lord's.
Following knee surgery in September, Bethell had planned to return to action and join the Australian tour, but the recent examination has ruled him out of contention. In an effort to compensate for Bethell's absence, England have brought in James Coles and Eddie Jack as replacements for the left-arm spinner and fast bowler Josh Tongue, who is also injured with a left big toe issue.
The English cricket team will commence their three-match One Day International series in Australia on Friday, followed by five Twenty20 internationals. Subsequently, they will embark on a Test series in South Africa, which is scheduled to commence on December 17.
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