England expects Jacob Bethell to be fit for New Zealand opener

England expects Jacob Bethell to be fit for New Zealand opener

England said on Wednesday that they expect Jacob Bethell to be fit for next week’s first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s after the top-order batsman suffered a finger injury playing in the Indian Premier League.

England handed injury boost ahead of first Test against New Zealand

Jacob Bethell is expected to be fit to feature after returning from the IPL with a finger injury

Will Jacob Bethell play ENG vs NZ Lord's Test after finger injury in IPL? Know here

Jacob Bethell sustained a finger injury while playing for RCB in IPL 2026. Let's see if he will play ENG vs NZ first Test at Lord's?

Jacob Bethell: England All-rounder Expected To Be Fit To Play In First Test Against New Zealand, Despite Finger Injury

The ECB confirmed on Monday that it had agreed with RCB for the 22-year-old to return to the UK to undergo treatment. Although the nature of Bethell’s injury was not fully disclosed, it had cast doubt over whether he would be fit to play against New Zealand next week, live on Sky Sports. ‘The right thing for me right now’ – Bethell responds to IPL stint criticism Somerset’s James Rew tipped for England Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with…