England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has officially been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as he continues his recovery from a left hamstring injury.
This happened during England's tour of India, and thus he missed the second ODI in Cuttack. Jos Buttler, the captain of England, reflected on his disappointment by saying, "I'm pretty sure he's been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, to be honest," after the defeat against India in the second ODI on Sunday.
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With Jamie Smith also sidelined due to a calf problem, Somerset's Tom Banton has been called up to replace Bethell. Banton is expected to join the England squad in India today.
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The full details of Bethell’s injury are yet to be confirmed. On a positive note, wicketkeeper-batter Smith participated in warm-ups on Sunday, offering some hope ahead of the team's next challenges.