Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia after a scan on his right knee, a fresh setback in his comeback from injury during the home summer.
Bethell had been named in both the ODI and T20I squads and was set to make his return to competitive cricket for the first time since July 2026. Instead, England will be without him for the tour.
Bethell is also part of the Test squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship 2025/27 series against South Africa. With a busy winter ahead, it was decided that he would return to the UK on Saturday to consult a specialist.
This is the second injury setback for England’s squad since they landed in Australia. Pacer Josh Tongue was ruled out earlier.
Replacements called up
James Coles and Eddie Jack have been called into the ODI squad as replacements for Bethell and Tongue. They are due to arrive in Perth on Thursday.
England squad
Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Eddie Jack, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid and Joe Root.