England have suffered a setback ahead of their white-ball tour of Australia with all-rounder Jacob Bethell ruled out due to injury. The 21-year-old Warwickshire player, who has featured in England's limited-overs squads, will miss the upcoming series against the world champions.
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the withdrawal on Wednesday, though specific details regarding the nature and severity of the injury were not immediately disclosed. Bethell's absence leaves a gap in England's middle-order options for both the ODI and T20 legs of the tour.
England's white-ball tour of Australia is scheduled to comprise three ODIs and three T20 internationals. The squad will now need to adjust their plans without the left-handed batter and left-arm spinner, who made his international debut in 2024.
