Matt Roller

Jacob Bethell has withdrawn from the Hundred with a right‑knee injury sustained during England’s ODI series against India, putting his availability for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan in doubt. The ECB has not set a recovery timeline, and Bethell expressed frustration at missing the tournament, where he was set to captain Birmingham Phoenix. Donovan Ferreira has been appointed as his replacement, while the franchise also faces uncertainty over Mustafizur Rahman’s fitness. Bethell had recently returned to form after earlier injury setbacks, strengthening his case for future England leadership roles.