Jacob Bethell ruled out of The Hundred with knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Jacob Bethell has pulled out of The Hundred due to a knee injury. He was set to captain the Birmingham Phoenix in the tournament, having sustained the injury during the ODI series against India. Bethell is awaiting further assessment regarding the severity of the injury, which could affect his availability for England’s upcoming Test series against Pakistan beginning on 19 August. Donovan Ferreira will take over as captain of the Phoenix. Bethell had recently made notable contributions, including a 91-run innings at Lord's.
- •Bethell had been set to captain Birmingham Phoenix.
- •He sustained a knee injury during the ODI series against India.
- •Assessment of the injury's severity is pending.
- •Bethell scored 91 in the last ODI at Lord's.
- •Donovan Ferreira will replace Bethell as captain of the Phoenix.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Big blow for Birmingham Phoenix! Jacob Bethell ruled out of The Hundred 2026
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob Bethell emerges as England injury worry after pulling out of The Hundred
- 12:11 PMESPNcricinfo — Jacob Bethell ruled out of Hundred with knee injury
"England all-rounder Jacob Bethell will miss The Hundred tournament. He sustained a right knee injury during the recent ODI series against India. Bethell was retained by Birmingham Phoenix and named team captain. He will begin his rehabilitation program immediately after the diagnosis. Despite some low scores, he showed flashes of brilliance.
"Blow for Birmingham Phoenix on eve of new season; availability for Pakistan Tests also up in the air
"Bethell had been due to captain the Birmingham Phoenix in the competition
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 6:24 PMBig blow for Birmingham Phoenix! Jacob Bethell ruled out of The Hundred 2026
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell will miss The Hundred tournament. He sustained a right knee injury during the recent ODI series against India. Bethell was retained by Birmingham Phoenix and named team captain. He will begin his rehabilitation program immediately after the diagnosis. Despite some low scores, he showed flashes of brilliance.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 12:12 PMJacob Bethell emerges as England injury worry after pulling out of The Hundred
Bethell had been due to captain the Birmingham Phoenix in the competition
- ESPNcricinfoJul 21, 2026, 12:11 PMJacob Bethell ruled out of Hundred with knee injury
Blow for Birmingham Phoenix on eve of new season; availability for Pakistan Tests also up in the air
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