Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew
Summary
Jacob Bethell will return to the England cricket team for their upcoming white-ball tour in Australia after recovering from a knee injury. Two young players, Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack, have been selected for their first international games during the T20 matches, while some senior players are rested ahead of a Test series in South Africa.Key Facts
- Jacob Bethell has been injured since July but is now fit to join England's squad for three one-day international (ODI) matches in Australia.
- The England cricket team will play three ODIs starting November 13 in Perth and five T20 matches, ending December 2 in Canberra.
- Thomas Rew (18 years old) and Eddie Jack (21 years old) are making their first appearances in international cricket during the T20 part of the tour.
- The team is rotating players, resting some older or key members ahead of a Test series in South Africa.
- Jofra Archer is back in the bowling squad for the ODIs after being rested in a recent tournament.
- Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss the tour due to hamstring surgery.
- Thomas Rew could become the youngest player to debut for England against Australia if he plays in the tour.
- The tour is important preparation for the World Cup happening next year in South Africa.
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