Photo: Jacob Bethell (Getty)
Jacob Bethell ruled out of white-ball tour against Australia due to knee injury; James Coles and Eddie Jack added to the squad
The England cricket team has suffered a major blow ahead of their tour of Australia. Star all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of England’s upcoming white-ball tour of Australia after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a right-knee injury. He felt discomfort during a training session in Perth this week, and subsequent scans confirmed that he would be unable to participate in the tour.
Bethell had recently returned to England’s ODI squad after recovering from a knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India in July. Given the busy winter schedule ahead, the England team management has decided not to take any risks. Bethell will return to the UK on Saturday to consult with a specialist.
James Coles and Eddie Jack get an opportunity in the squad
Photo: James Coles (Getty)
In addition to Bethell, Josh Tongue has also been ruled out of the tour due to a big-toe injury. To cover for these absences, the selectors have added James Coles and Eddie Jack to the ODI squad.
Both players are set to arrive in Perth on Thursday. The three-match ODI series between England and Australia begins on November 13. The second match will be played in Adelaide on November 15, followed by the final match in Hobart on November 18.
