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  "id": 19484378,
  "title": "England's Bethell ruled out of Australia tour after knee setback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/englands-bethell-ruled-out-of-australia-tour-after-knee-setback",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T10:54:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/englands-bethell-ruled-out-australia-tour-after-knee-setback-6542771"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England's Jacob Bethell has been excluded from the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia due to a knee injury setback, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The 23-year-old batsman, who has not played since England's one-day series win over India in July, underwent surgery in September following knee discomfort during a Lord's match. Despite travelling to Australia in hopes of a swift return, a recent scan has confirmed his exclusion from the upcoming tour.\n\nThe ECB has announced the call-up of James Coles and Eddie Jack to the ODI squad, with Bethell and fast bowler Josh Tongue, who is already sidelined with a left big toe injury, set to miss out. England's white-ball campaign kicks off with a three-match ODI series against Australia, followed by five Twenty20 internationals. The team will then embark on a test series in South Africa, which begins on December 17.",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "England's Bethell ruled out of Australia tour after knee setback",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/englands-bethell-ruled-out-of-australia-tour-after-knee-setback-19486749",
        "published": "2026-11-11T11:01:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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