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England Cricketer Jacob Bethell Withdraws from The Hundred After Knee Injury
✍️ Outlook India
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 05:19 AM
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England all‑rounder Jacob Bethell has pulled out of the upcoming Hundred tournament after sustaining a knee injury, according to team officials.
England all‑rounder Jacob Bethell has withdrawn from the upcoming Hundred tournament after suffering a knee injury, team officials said on Tuesday.
Bethell, who has been a key player for England in limited‑overs cricket, was scheduled to feature for his franchise in the opening match of the competition.
The injury was discovered during a routine training session, and medical staff have advised him to undergo a full assessment before any decision is made about his fitness.
The franchise will look to bring in a replacement player for the remainder of the season, while Bethell will focus on rehabilitation.
The withdrawal comes at a time when England are preparing for upcoming international fixtures, and the loss of a player of Bethell's experience is a setback for the team.
Bethell, who has been a key player for England in limited‑overs cricket, was scheduled to feature for his franchise in the opening match of the competition.
The injury was discovered during a routine training session, and medical staff have advised him to undergo a full assessment before any decision is made about his fitness.
The franchise will look to bring in a replacement player for the remainder of the season, while Bethell will focus on rehabilitation.
The withdrawal comes at a time when England are preparing for upcoming international fixtures, and the loss of a player of Bethell's experience is a setback for the team.