By Michael Eden Jacob Bethell is set to become England’s youngest-ever men’s captain when he takes charge of a youthful T20 side to tour Ireland in September. Despite calls for Bethell to find form for Warwickshire in the County Championship, England’s selectors have opted to include the young left-hander in all three white-ball squads for … Read more
Jacob Bethell believes he levelled up during an Indian Premier League stint alongside Virat Kohli after the England youngster boosted his prospects of reclaiming his Test spot. A perfectly-paced 82 off 53 balls on his home ground at Edgbaston was the standout of England’s 400 for eight in a 238-run demolition of the West Indies … Read more
Jacob Bethell has put his hand up to be the “genuine all-rounder” England crave in the shorter formats as they seek to fill a void left by Ben Stokes. England’s Test captain so often offers balance to the XI because of his dual roles with ball and bat, but his commitment to the red-ball side … Read more
Brendon McCullum admits Jacob Bethell has given England a selection dilemma, leaving vice-captain Ollie Pope battling to keep his spot. Bethell made a compelling first impression during his first Test series in New Zealand, hitting three stylish half-centuries in as many games, and the 21-year-old looks every inch a rising star. And while that is … Read more