England's Bethell set to lead team at youngest captain in Ireland's T20 tournaments
In an exciting development, 21-year-old all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been appointed as the captain of the England men's team for the upcoming Three-Match T20 International series against Ireland. This historic appointment makes Bethell the youngest player to captain an England men's team in an international match, breaking a record that had stood since 1889.
The series against Ireland will take place at Malahide in Dublin from September 17, 19, and 21, 2025. This appointment comes as regular skipper Harry Brook is unavailable, as he is captaining in other series against South Africa.
Bethell, who has represented England in 29 matches across all formats, has earned this honour due to his impressive leadership qualities and consistent performances. England selector Luke Wright praised Bethell, stating, "Jacob has shown great maturity and leadership skills, both on and off the field. He is a deserving choice for the captaincy role."
The series in Ireland will follow England's tour of South Africa for three One-Day Internationals (ODI) and three T20 matches, starting September 2. Harry Brook will captain the ODI squad against South Africa, while Bethell will lead the T20 squad.
The T20 squad against South Africa includes Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, and Luke Wood.
The T20 squad against Ireland, on the other hand, will see the debut of Sonny Baker, a right-arm fast bowler, who has earned his first national team call-up. The squad also includes Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, and Luke Wood.
After the series against Ireland, England's white-ball tour will proceed to New Zealand in October. The series in New Zealand will provide Bethell with an opportunity to further develop his leadership skills on the international stage.
This appointment is a testament to Bethell's talent and potential, and fans are eagerly awaiting his captaincy debut against Ireland.
Sports enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Jacob Bethell's captaincy debut in the upcoming Three-Match T20 International series against Ireland, as this series marks his first international lead in the field of sports. Despite Harry Brook's absence due to his captaincy role in another series against South Africa, Bethell's impressive leadership qualities and consistent performances have earned him the captaincy position in the England men's team, boosting sports interest among fans.
