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Jacob Bethell

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Jacob Bethell is an England cricketer and team-mate of Jos Buttler.

Notable Quotes

"He's fine. The options he has taken haven't come off but no one in that side is worried about Jos in terms of performance."
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"To beat a good Sri Lankan team at home in their conditions 3-0 was a massive confidence boost for us."
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"England aren't worried about the form of Jos Buttler, nor the team's inconsistent performances."
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"He’s (Jos Buttler) fine. The options he has taken haven’t come off but no one in that side is worried about Jos in terms of performance. He will come good when we need him in the big stages of this tournament."
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"He's fine. The options he has taken haven't come off but no one in that side is worried about Jos in terms of performance."
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"He’s fine... no one in that side is worried about Jos in terms of performance."
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July 19, 2026

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July 19, 2026

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July 16, 2026

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July 7, 2026

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July 6, 2026

'Sixes all around the ground!' - Bethell at his best in England win

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July 4, 2026

'Trent Bridge falls silent!' - England lose three early wickets

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June 27, 2026

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June 21, 2026

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June 19, 2026

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Jacob Bethell takes two late wickets to leave England's second Test against New Zealand delicately poised after the opening day at The Oval, with the tourists closing on 291-7.

June 17, 2026

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June 17, 2026

'How did that get there?!' - Bethell's brilliant catch removes Latham

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June 17, 2026

'Give it the full shebang' - Bethell buoyant about T20 World Cup hopes

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February 20, 2026

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