NEW DELHI: After lacking the second one-day worldwide in opposition to India as a consequence of a hamstring harm, Jacob Bethell won’t be enjoying within the Champions Trophy subsequent week.
Bethell, 21, scored 51 within the first loss final week, however he was not current on Sunday as India seized an insurmountable 2-Zero lead within the three-match sequence in Cuttack.
Pakistan and Dubai will host the 50-over Champions Trophy beginning on February 19.
“I am fairly certain (Bethell) has been dominated out of the Champions Trophy, to be trustworthy,” captain Jos Buttler admitted after England’s four-wicket defeat.
“That is actually disappointing for him. Clearly, he performed properly the opposite day and has been one of many actually thrilling gamers,” he added.
“It is a disgrace that harm goes to rule him out.”
Though they haven’t launched a proper assertion concerning Bethell’s situation, England referred to as up Somerset batsman Tom Banton as a backup on Sunday.
The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Banton was scheduled to land in India on Monday and be a part of the England staff for Wednesday’s sequence finale in Ahmedabad.
Having participated in six ODIs, Banton averages 26.80 runs with the bat and has a highest rating of 58.
On February 22, England will play World Cup winners Australia of their Champions Trophy opener.
The deadline for submitting last squads is February 12.
