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England take chance on batter Jacob Bethell for Test tour of New Zealand

  • Warwickshire player in Test squad for first time
  • Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith will miss tour

Warwickshire’s Jacob Bethell appears to be England’s latest punt, with the 21-year-old batter named in the 16-man Test squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

England’s first-choice wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will miss the tour because of paternity leave, with Essex’s Jordan Cox poised to take the gloves for the three-match series that begins on 28 November.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian

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