LONDON : England batter Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old has not played since England’s one-day series victory over India in July, when he experienced discomfort in his knee while scoring 91 at Lord’s.
Bethell underwent surgery in September and travelled to Australia hoping to make a comeback, but a scan on his right knee ruled him out of the tour.
“Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia following a scan on his right knee,” the ECB said in a statement.
England have called up James Coles and Eddie Jack to their one-day international squad as replacements for Bethell and fast bowler Josh Tongue, who was previously ruled out with a left big toe injury.
England begin their three-match ODI series against Australia on Friday before playing five Twenty20 internationals.
The team will then travel to South Africa for a test series beginning on December 17.
