The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its squads for the upcoming series, making a surprising and historic decision. 21-year-old Jacob Bethell has been appointed as the new England captain for the T20 series against Ireland.
Sports News: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has taken a historic decision, surprising the cricket world. Announcing the squads for the white-ball series against South Africa and the tour of Ireland, 21-year-old Jacob Bethell has been appointed as the new captain of the team. Receiving the responsibility of captaincy at such a young age is a significant achievement in itself, and it is considered the beginning of a new era for English cricket.
Jacob Bethell was originally born in Barbados and has made a name for himself through his performances in English domestic cricket. Bethell's aggressive batting style and leadership skills have impressed the selectors.
Full Strength Team Against South Africa
England will face South Africa on their home ground at the beginning of September. This tour will include three ODIs and three T20 matches from September 2nd to 15th. For this series, England has named a full-strength squad. Harry Brook will captain the team. The squad includes several big names –
- Jos Buttler
- Joe Root
- Jofra Archer
- Ben Duckett
The aim of this series is to prepare England's main team with b preparations, as several important tournaments are to be played in the coming months.
Surprise Captain for Ireland Tour
In the same month, another England team will tour Ireland. Three T20 matches will be played here. For this series, England has decided to rest its all-format players. Under this strategy, the board surprised everyone by making 21-year-old Jacob Bethell the captain. This move is set to hold a special place in English cricket history because as soon as Bethell takes command of the team in Dublin, he will become the youngest international captain of the England men's team.
Jacob Bethell was born in Barbados, but he made a name for himself playing cricket for England at the junior level. He has also been a part of the England Under-19 team and is known for his batting as well as his leadership skills. The ECB believes that Bethell's captaincy could provide England with a b leader for the future.
Opinion of Selectors and Coach
England's chief selector, Luke Wright, said, "Jacob Bethell has impressed everyone with his excellent leadership and game so far. The Ireland series will be a great opportunity for him to prove himself and gain experience in international cricket." Marcus Trescothick will be responsible for coaching the England team on this tour. The experienced Trescothick will play an important role in preparing young players for the international level.
The ECB's decision makes it clear that England is working towards preparing young players for the coming years. Players like Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, and now Jacob Bethell represent England's new generation, who are gradually being given responsibility on big occasions.
