Summary
Jacob Bethell is set to become the youngest captain for England's men's cricket team in an international match at age 21. He will lead the team in a series of T20 matches against Ireland, with regular captain Harry Brook and other key players resting. Bethell has experience leading junior teams but none at the senior level.
Key Facts
- Jacob Bethell will captain England's men's cricket team against Ireland in T20 matches.
- At 21, he will be the youngest man to captain an England international cricket match.
- Regular captain Harry Brook and other main players are being rested for this series.
- Bethell has previously captained England Under-19s and Warwickshire's second XI.
- The record for the youngest men's international captain for England was held since 1889.
- Bethell's appointment is seen as a temporary role while Brook is unavailable.
- He has been playing internationally for just over a year, having debuted against Australia.
- Batter Jordan Cox will play in the middle order, while Sonny Baker or Scott Currie will bowl.
