Buttler says England's Bethell is 'out of Champions Trophy'
Jacob Bethell is expected to miss next week's Champions Trophy after the left-handed batsman missed the second one-day international against India due to a hamstring injury.
Jacob Bethell, 21, scored 51 in England’s opening defeat last week but was absent on Sunday as India secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Cuttack. The 50-over Champions Trophy kicks off on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.
"I'm pretty sure Bethell has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, to be honest," England captain Jos Buttler admitted following their four-wicket loss.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Banton, 26, was set to arrive in India on Monday and join the England squad for the series finale in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Banton has featured in six ODIs, with a highest score of 58 and an average of 26.80.
England will face World Cup champions Australia in their opening Champions Trophy match on February 22. Final squad submissions are due by February 12.
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