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Jacob Bethell set to break 136-year-old England captaincy record against Ireland
Jacob Bethell is all set to make history next month as he will become England's youngest-ever captain in men's cricket at just 21 years old. He will lead the team in a three-match T20I series against Ireland in Dublin starting September 17.
Jacob Bethell creates history
The previous record was held by Monty Bowden, who captained England at 23 in 1889 during a Test in South Africa after regular skipper Aubrey Smith fell ill. Bethell will break a 136-year-old record with this appointment.
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Jacob Bethell is set to become our youngest ever England Men's captain against Ireland 👏
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Some senior England players, including regular white-ball captain Harry Brook, will not be part of the Ireland series as they are preparing for ODI and T20I matches against South Africa, which will also begin in September.
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'Jacob Bethell has impressed with his leadership qualities ever since he has been with the England squads, and the series against Ireland will provide him with the opportunity to further develop those skills on the international stage,' England men's selector Luke Wright said in a statement on Friday.
Bethell's rise has been fast as he made his debut in all three formats for England only last year. Now, he has the chance to captain the team and make history in Dublin. This year has been very rewarding for Bethell as he also made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Meanwhile, all-format England players apart from Bethell have been rested for that series against Ireland. Marcus Trescothick will step in as head coach in place of Brendon McCullum.
England's squad for Ireland series: Jacob Bethell (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Liam Dawson, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood
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