Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Atherton Warns England on Jacob Bethell's Early Captaincy
A young cricketer named Jacob Bethell is going to be the captain of England's team in some upcoming games.
He's only 21, making him the youngest captain ever.
A former captain, Michael Atherton, thinks Bethell might need more practice before being captain.
Atherton worries that Bethell hasn't played enough lately and might not be ready.
Atherton suggests Bethell should focus on improving his batting skills first.
The issue is that Bethell hasn't had enough time to develop his skills before taking on the role.
Jacob Bethell, 21, will captain England's T20 team against Ireland.
Michael Atherton suggests the captaincy is premature for Bethell.
Atherton believes Bethell's lack of game time is a concern.
The series against Ireland will be played in September.
Atherton feels Bethell's development may be hindered.
- Who
- Jacob Bethell and Michael Atherton.
- What
- Jacob Bethell will become England's youngest men's cricket captain.
- When
- The T20 series against Ireland in September.
- Where
- Ireland.
- Why
- Atherton believes Bethell's captaincy is premature.
Michael Atherton's Perspective
No opposing view.
Timing of Captaincy
Michael Atherton's Perspective
Bethell's captaincy is premature, needing more time to hone skills.
No opposing view.
No opposing view.
- Player
- Jacob Bethell
- Age
- 21
- Role
- England's captain
- Sport
- Cricket
- Series
- T20
- Location
- Ireland
- Commentator
- Michael Atherton
- Start Date
- September 17th
