ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tom Banton Replaces Injured Jacob Bethell in England Squad
The wicketkeeper-batter has been the tournament슬롯사이트s standout performer, amassing 493 runs from 11 innings at a remarkable average of 54.77, including two centuries. His explosive batting displays have placed him as the leading run-scorer in the competition, reinforcing his credentials for England슬롯사이트s white-ball setup.
Mumbai, February 12: England have named Tom Banton as a replacement for the injured Jacob Bethell in their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting from February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Bethell suffered a left hamstring injury during the ongoing ODI series against India, where he impressed with a half-century in the opening game. The young batter슬롯사이트s promising performances had made him a key part of England슬롯사이트s plans, but the injury setback has ruled him out of the marquee event. England Call Up Tom Banton As Cover for Injured All-Rounder Jacob Bethell Ahead of IND vs ENG 3rd ODI 2025.
Banton, who also replaced Bethell in the ongoing ODI series against India, has earned his call-up on the back of scintillating form in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the UAE.
The wicketkeeper-batter has been the tournament슬롯사이트s standout performer, amassing 493 runs from 11 innings at a remarkable average of 54.77, including two centuries. His explosive batting displays have placed him as the leading run-scorer in the competition, reinforcing his credentials for England슬롯사이트s white-ball setup. England All-Rounder Jacob Bethell Ruled Out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Due to Hamstring Injury.
The right-hander made his ODI debut for England in 2020 but has only featured in six matches, accumulating 134 runs. However, his recent form suggests he could play a vital role in England슬롯사이트s Champions Trophy campaign. England's Champions Trophy campaign kicks off on February 22, against Australia in Lahore.
England슬롯사이트s Updated Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
England슬롯사이트s Group Stage Fixtures
February 22: England vs Australia, Lahore
February 26: England vs Afghanistan, Lahore
March 1: England vs South Africa, Karachi
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