Injury blow for England! Jacob Bethell ruled out of Australia white-ball tour

NewsSports NewsCricket NewsInjury blow for England! Jacob Bethell ruled out of Australia white-ball tour Injury blow for England! Jacob Bethell ruled out of Australia white-ball tour Edited by Nitesh Dubey / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 11, 2026, 16:32 IST England have suffered a major injury setback ahead of their white-ball tour of Australia, with young batter Jacob Bethell ruled out of the entire series after suffering a setback in his recovery from a right knee injury.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Wednesday that Bethell will return to the UK on Saturday after experiencing discomfort during a training session in Perth earlier this week.

A subsequent scan ruled him out of the upcoming assignments, with the 23-year-old set to consult a specialist for further assessment. Watch Matt Henry press conference: Injury updates in New Zealand camp, ODI plans & more "Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia following a scan on his right knee," the ECB said in an official statement."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." Bethell has not featured for England since their ODI series victory over India in July, during which he suffered the knee injury after scoring 91 at Lord's.

He subsequently underwent surgery in September and travelled to Australia hoping to make his international comeback. England have called up James Coles and Eddie Jack to their ODI squad as replacements for Bethell and fast bowler Josh Tongue.

Tongue had already been ruled out of the tour after sustaining an injury to his left big toe. Coles and Jack are scheduled to arrive in Perth on Thursday as England prepare for the opening ODI.Join conversation The two replacements will add fresh options to England's squad, with Coles bringing his all-round abilities and Jack providing another pace-bowling option.England vs Australia: Full white-ball schedule England are scheduled to play three ODIs followed by five T20 Internationals during their Australian tour, which runs from November 13 to December 2.

The three-match ODI series begins in Perth on Friday, November 13, before moving to Adelaide and Hobart. The T20I leg will begin in Melbourne on November 21 and conclude in Canberra on December 2.ODI series: 1st ODI: November 13 – Perth2nd ODI: November 15 – Adelaide3rd ODI: November 18 – Hobart 1st T20I: November 21 – Melbourne2nd T20I: November 24 – Gold Coast3rd T20I: November 27 – Brisbane4th T20I: November 29 – Sydney5th T20I: December 2 – Canberra Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.

Download the TOI app. Nitesh Dubey is a digital content producer at the Times of India with over two years of experience in sports journalism. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining TOI Online Sports Desk in March 2026, he was part of India News and Zee News.

He has covered major sporting events, including ICC tournaments, IPL, Olympics and Tennis tournaments showcasing his passion for cricket and other sports. NSUI Leader Suspended For ‘Luring’ DU Girls To Diljit Dosanjh Concert, BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi ‘She Gave Up PM Post, Became Super PM’: Sudhanshu Trivedi Targets Sonia Gandhi After Memoir Release 'You Show Rahul's Pic With George Soros': Sam Pitroda Rubbishes BJP's 'Foreign Hand' Claims Punjab Burns Again: What Triggered Diwali Farm-Fire Surge?

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