Two shots that convinced me Jacob Bethell is England's future

Two shots that convinced me Jacob Bethell is England's future

MELBOURNE — Amid the madness of England’s helter-skelter run chase during the Boxing Day Test, two shots from Jacob Bethell illustrated why the precociously talented 22-year-old has what it takes to make the No 3 position his own. They came one after the other, to the first two deliveries after tea from Scott Boland. The first, a reverse ramp, was jaw-droppingly audacious. It only garnered two runs but the intent and confidence to play that shot…

Jacob Bethell Keen to Make Number Three His Own - Sports News Portal

Bethell is likely to get a long run at number 3. (PC: X/ICC) England batter Jacob Bethell likes batting at number three but admits he has to prove himself in order to make the position his own in the near future. Bethell replaced Ollie Pope at number three for the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Although he failed in the first innings, getting out for a single-digit score, Bethell roared back in the second innings by top…