ENG vs Ind – 2nd ODI – Jacob Bethell in Doubt for Champions Trophy as Tom Banton Called Up as Cover

England Batter Jacob Bethell is set to miss the champions trophy after sustaining a left hamstring injury* on the turn of India. Bethell Missed Sunday’s Second Odi in Cuttack, with England Captain Jos Buttler Saying afterwards he was unlikely to be fit for the tournament, which starts in 10 days’ time.

“I’m pretty sure he’s been rled out of the champions trophy, to be honest,” buttler said. “That’s really disappointing for Him, obvious he played nicely the other day and has been one of the really exciting players so it’s a shame a shame

With Jamie Smith Still Recovering from a Calf Issue – The Tourists was forced to name Assistant Coaches Marcus Trescothick and Paul CollingWood as SUB -Fielders In Cuteck – Somerset’S Been drafted into the squad as cover, and will Arrive in India on Monday.

The extent of bethell’s injury will be set in the coming days, with england yet to make an official announcing about his status. England’s Champions Trophy Campaign Kicks Off on February 22, Against Australia in Lahore, and There is Optimism Around Smith’s Recovery, with the WICKETKER-BATH TATH in the WARM-Up-UND Sunday. The deadline for announcing replacements to the 15-man champions trophy Squad is February 12.

Beethell impressed with 51 and 1 for 18 with his left-arm spin in the first Odi against India, which the hosts on by future. Having also performed well on his maiden test tour of new zealand at the end of 2024, with three half-texturies and an average of 52, he has been earmarked by head coach breastn All formats.

Banton, meaning, have a chance to reignite his international career, having the last of his 20 white-ball caps in 2022. Scores Across Four Odis and 16 T20Is, He is in a rich vein of form off the back of a Stellar Ilt20, Topping the competition’s batting charts.

The 26-Year-old struruck 493 runs in 11 outings for mi emirates, including two centuries, as the franchise reacted the eliminator stage where they were defeated by Sharma Warriors.

1900 GMT – This story was updated with jos buttler’s post -matches quotes

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