Bethell ruled out of England's Australia white-ball tour
England batter Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of England's white-ball tour of Australia after a scan on his right knee, the England and Wales Cricket Board said. The 23-year-old will return to the United Kingdom to see a specialist. England has called up uncapped James Coles and Eddie Jack as replacements for the three-match ODI series starting in Perth on 13 Nov, followed by five T20 internationals. Seamer Josh Tongue was already out with a toe injury.
Key facts
- Bethell has been sidelined since July with a right knee complaint that required surgery over the summer.
- His fitness for England's Test series in South Africa, starting 17 Dec, is now uncertain.
- Bethell had knee trouble after scoring 91 against India at Lord's in July 2026.
- The white-ball tour runs from 13 Nov to 2 Dec 2026.
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Why it matters
England loses a batter from its white-ball squad before a Test series in South Africa.
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