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Bethell to become youngest England captain in Ireland T20 series

At 21, Bethell will lead a revamped England T20 squad during a three-match series as regular test players are rested, marking a historic captaincy milestone.

  • England named Jacob Bethell as captain for the three-match T20 series against Ireland starting September 17 in Dublin.
  • The appointment followed the resting of regular Test players and reflects Bethell's rapid rise and leadership potential.
  • The squad includes uncapped fast bowler Sonny Baker, recalled seamers Matthew Potts and Tom Hartley, and key players Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson.
  • Selector Luke Wright highlighted Jacob Bethell’s strong leadership abilities demonstrated throughout his time with England squads and noted that the upcoming series against Ireland will serve as a valuable opportunity for him to further enhance these skills.
  • Bethell will become England's youngest men's international captain at 21, eclipsing a 136-year-old record held by Monty Bowden.
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England making Jacob Bethell its youngest ever men's cricket captain at 21

Jacob Bethell will break a record which has stood for 136 years when the 21-year-old allrounder becomes England’s youngest ever men’s cricket captain next month.

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