IND vs ENG: Jacob Bethell Out of 2nd ODI vs India, Doubtful for Champions Trophy

England’s young all-rounder, Jacob Bethell, has been ruled out of the second One Day International (ODI) against India in Cuttack due to a hamstring injury.

According to England’s media, his participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 is now uncertain. The medical team is closely monitoring his condition to ensure a timely recovery ahead of the tournament.

Jacob Bethell’s Performance in India

In the first ODI held in Nagpur, Bethell showcased his batting prowess by scoring 51 runs off 64 balls, contributing to England’s total of 248 runs.

With the ball, Bethell demonstrated his all-round capabilities by taking the crucial wicket of Shreyas Iyer.

Bethell’s contributions have been significant during England’s tour of India. His potential absence in the Champions Trophy could pose a challenge for the team’s campaign.

Teams:

England (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy