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The real Jacob Bethell: Sobers' golfing buddy who batted with Lara aged 12
J acob Bethell may appear to be a once-in-a-generation talent who has long been destined to play Test cricket, but England supporters would be deluding themselves if they thought it was always going to be for their side. As Bethell's father, Graham, says: 'Jacob wanted to be a professional cricketer, but not necessarily for England.'
Bethell was born in Bridgetown, Barbados into a family steeped in the island's culture. Asked if he regrets that his son does not play for West Indies, Bethell Sr adds: 'I'm a Barbadian. My father was born in Barbados. His parents were born in Barbados and their parents were born in Barbados. We go back generations here. I would have loved Jacob to play for West Indies. But you know what, it would have been very difficult.'
