Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Bethell to Captain England, Breaking 136-Year-Old Record
Jacob Bethell, who is 21, will be the youngest captain ever for England's cricket team.
He'll be leading the team in a T20I series against Ireland, starting September 17 in Dublin.
This breaks a long-standing record.
Regular players like Harry Brook won't be playing in this series.
Bethell's been doing well, even playing in the IPL.
England's selector says he has shown strong leadership skills.
Jacob Bethell will become England's youngest-ever cricket captain at 21.
He will lead the team in a three-match T20I series against Ireland.
The series starts September 17 in Dublin.
Bethell's captaincy breaks a 136-year-old record.
Senior players like Harry Brook will be rested.
- Who
- Jacob Bethell, England cricket team, Ireland, and senior England players.
- What
- Jacob Bethell will captain England's T20I cricket team.
- When
- The series starts September 17.
- Where
- Dublin, Ireland.
- Why
- To provide leadership experience.
- Captain
- Jacob Bethell
- Age
- 21
- Series
- T20I against Ireland
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Start Date
- September 17
Sources
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