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England calls up Bethell, Jack, and Rew for Australia tour

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

England calls up Bethell, Jack, and Rew for Australia tour

Summary

Jacob Bethell returns to England's squad for the white-ball tour of Australia, having recovered from a knee injury sustained in July. Along with Bethell, 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew and 21-year-old bowler Eddie Jack receive their first international call-ups. The tour, which includes three ODIs and five T20s, starts with the first ODI in Perth on 13 November and concludes on 2 December in Canberra. The T20 leg features several rested players, with England's focus shifting to preparations for a subsequent Test series in South Africa.

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•Bethell had been sidelined since July due to injury.
•Rew, who averages 68 in first-class matches, could make history with a debut.
•The first ODI in Perth is scheduled for 13 November.
•The T20 squad is adjusted to rest key players ahead of the Test series.
•England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum aims for a strong performance in Australia.

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10:00 AMBBC Sport — Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew

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Jacob Bethell will return for England's white-ball tour of Australia, while there are also first international call-ups for exciting prospects Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack.
— BBC Sport

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