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Jacob Bethell ruled out of Australia tour with knee setback
England batter Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the Australia tour after his right knee swelled during training.
The 23-year-old has not played for England since injuring the knee in July and had surgery before travelling to Australia.
He will return to the UK for assessment by a specialist, and England have added James Coles and Eddie Jack to their squads.
Bethell was named in England’s squad for three Tests in South Africa starting 17 December, but his place is now in doubt.
He may need to play in a warm-up match in Durban or for the England Lions to show he is fit.
If he cannot play, other batters could get a chance in the Test side.
England batter Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia after a setback to his right knee.
A scan found the setback after he reported swelling during training in Perth.
Bethell is returning to the UK to see a specialist and faces a fitness race for England’s Test tour of South Africa in December.
The injury followed knee surgery and a period out of action since July.
England have called up James Coles and Eddie Jack, after fast bowler Josh Tongue was also ruled out.
- Who
- Jacob Bethell, an England batter.
- What
- He has been ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia after a right-knee setback.
- When
- The setback was reported during training earlier this week; he is due to return to the UK on Saturday.
- Where
- Perth, Australia.
- Why
- His right knee flared up during his return to training after surgery.
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Bethell underwent surgery on his right knee, according to the Guardian.
Bethell suffered a setback during training in Perth.
England announced that Bethell was ruled out of the Australia white-ball tour.
Bethell is due to return to the UK for specialist assessment.
England’s Test series in South Africa is due to begin.
- Age
- 23
- Injury
- Right knee
- Australia tour
- Three ODIs and five T20s
- Return to UK
- Saturday
- South Africa Tests
- Scheduled to begin on 17 December
- Cover players
- James Coles and Eddie Jack
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What people are saying
Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia following a scan on his right knee. Bethell suffered a setback in his return from the injury during a training session in Perth earlier this week. With a busy winter ahead it was decided that he will return to the UK on Saturday before seeing a specialist.
It's disappointing for Jacob. I don't know much more. I know how hard he works and everything he's done to get himself right.
Hopefully it's not too serious and he's not out for too long.