England have suffered a big blow ahead of their white-ball series against Australia, with young all-rounder Jacob Bethell ruled out of the entire tour after experiencing a setback during his recovery from a knee injury.
Bethell was set to make his return to action during England’s upcoming tour, which includes three ODIs and five T20Is against Australia. However, a fresh setback during a training session has put him out of action. He has been out of action since the third ODI against India at the Kia Oval in July, where he sustained a knee injury that required surgery.
England, who had already lost seamer Josh Tongue to a toe injury, have called in uncapped duo James Coles and Eddie Jack as replacements for Bethell and Josh Tongue. England are scheduled to begin the ODI series in Perth on Friday.