Andrew Strauss picks England's first choice number three for Ashes, prefers Pope over Bethell

Nov 12, 2025

Former England batter Andrew Strauss has advocated for Ollie Pope to beat out the tough competition from Jacob Bethell to retain the number three...

Irfan Pathan hails Siraj, Prasidh for brilliance with ball in Oval Test

Aug 01, 2025

Siraj was the standout performer, dismissing England skipper Ollie Pope, world No.1 Test batter Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook. Siraj returned with...

"Don't think careers are defined by...": Rob Key on number three spot battle between Pope, Bethell

Jun 18, 2025

England will have a huge selection call to take as either Pope or Bethell will bat at the coveted number three spot, and the...

Stokes "confident" in Bethell's ability to bat at number six during 5th Test against India

Jul 30, 2025

Stokes has been ruled out of the England squad for the fifth and final Test against India due to a right shoulder injury, with...

ICC Champions Trophy: Tom Banton replaces injured Jacob Bethell in England's squad

Feb 12, 2025

England have called up Tom Banton to replace young Jacob Bethell in the 15-member Champions Trophy, according to ICC.

Marcus Trescothick picks England's "next youngster" after Harry Brook

Nov 19, 2024

Marcus Trescothick has backed young Jacob Bethell to shine for England by labelling him as the "next youngster" after Harry Brook.