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…

Bethell: Lot more to do to nail down No 3 spot

Jacob Bethell is keen to lock down the No 3 spot for England, but admits he has “a lot more to do” to make the position his own. The 22-year-old was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne to replace the under-performing Ollie Pope and impressed. He hit a gritty 40 in difficult batting conditions in the second innings to help steer England to a four-wicket victory and their first win in Australia since 2011. Bethell is likely to get anot…

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…