In a great disappointment for crisis fans in England, young comprehensive Jacob Bethell is officially excluded from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Due to knee injury. This development comes as a blow to English preparations for the tournament, which should start on February 19 in Pakistan.
Promising the start of Jacob Bethel
Bethell, who defined his international debut in September last year, showed his potential in the first day of the International (ODO) India In Nagpur. The 21-year-old played a key blow, scoring a well-aligned fifty. However, he experienced pain in the upper left leg after the match, which led to a scan that confirmed the suspicious tear. It is expected to be placed aside four to six weeks.
Jos Buttler confirms Bethell’s output from the tournament
English captain, Jos ButtlerHe confirmed the severity of the injury as he spoke after the loss of England in the second game against India. Buttler thought Bethell was one of the exciting players in the English line and that his exclusion was truly disappointing.
“I’m pretty sure (Bethell) is excluded from the champion trophy, to be honest. It’s really disappointing to him. Obviously he played nicely the other day and he was one of the really exciting players. Too bad the injury will exclude him,” Buttler said during the presentation after the match.
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Impact on a team in England
Bethell’s absence creates a void in the English depth of impacts, turning options and field strength. Known for completion and extraordinary field skills, it was expected to play a key role in the English champion trophy campaign, which starts against Australia February 22 in Lahore.
The upper row dough called as a replacement
In order to see for Bethell’s absence, England drew her in that Banton as his replacement. Banton, who last represented England in 2022, offers powerful skills of hitting the highest order and can also provide backup. The team is involved in the remaining go against India, and is expected to find the Champions Trophy team.
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