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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 ruled out of The Hundred with knee injury

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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 Sports