Jacob Bethell will create history when he makes his captaincy debut against Ireland in September. The RCB star has played 13 T20Is since his debut in September 2024. He is capped in all three formats.
The England Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday (August 15) appointed Jacob Bethell as the T20I captain for the three-match series against Ireland. An all-format player since his debut, Bethell will lead the team in place of Harry Brook. The England white-ball captain will take a break after the South Africa series. Bethell will create history and break England’s 136-year-old record when he makes his captaincy debut against Ireland. He will lead the two-time T20 World Champions in three T20Is to be played on September 17, 19 and 21 in Dublin.
“Jacob Bethell has impressed with his leadership qualities ever since he has been with the England squads. The series against Ireland will provide him with the opportunity to further develop those skills on the international stage,” England’s chief selector, Luke Wright, said.