Try GOLD - Free
Vaughan: Stop putting Bethell under pressure
Birmingham Mail
|September 04, 2025
MICHAEL Vaughan is concerned by England's handling of Jacob Bethell, stressing the risk of stifling his development with too much “pressure and expectation”.
Bethell was one of many England players who failed to deliver as South Africa romped to a dominant victory in the first Metro Bank ODI at Headingley on Tuesday.
The highly-rated 21-year-old Warwickshire all-rounder lasted just two deliveries, nicking Keshav Maharaj to slip via a deflection off the wicket-keeper, and struggled in his previous international outing in the final Test of the India series.
Pitched into the side on the back of just one first-class appearance all season, Bethell was dismissed for six and five and looked understandably short of rhythm.
Despite that, England have entrusted him with extra responsibility by naming him as captain for the T20 series in Ireland later this month - the youngest man ever to do the job.
And Vaughan worries that the fast-track promotion could hamper his progress.
This story is from the September 04, 2025 edition of Birmingham Mail.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Birmingham Mail
Birmingham Mail
Samuel is in favourable position!
VERSATILE Samuel Iling-Junior says he just loves playing football when asked about his favourite position.
1 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
'Cost of energy must come down'
ENERGY costs must fall, a Government minister has said, after the price cap rose at the start of this month.
1 min
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
Lights out for Festival as Xmas funding is cut
A POPULAR Christmas event in Sutton Coldfield has been cancelled this year following a drastic cut in town council funding.
2 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
Female council workers enjoy equal pay victory
WOMAN COMPENSATED FOR BEING UNDERPAID
2 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
Recognising Palestine helped to bring peace to Gaza - PM
RECOGNISING Palestine helped to bring about peace in Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs.
2 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
Sarina so 'grateful' to Bright spark for Lionesses!
ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman insisted she would always be “grateful” to Millie Bright after the Chelsea defender announced her retirement from international football.
2 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
Film star Josh: Image talk is 'uncomfortable'
ACTOR Josh O'Connor has said it “is weird” to him that some people may see him as an object of desire on the internet, and that anyone talking about his image, whether it is “good or bad” makes him feel “uncomfortable”.
1 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
Healthy habits to help boost your child's happiness
In the first of a two part series, mental-health expert DR ALEX GEORGE reveals how early habit formation can help give children a brighter start in life
3 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
England Riga to please as they book Cup spot
HARRY Kane helped fire England to World Cup qualification after a 5-0 win against Latvia on a night Thomas Tuchel was teased by fans.
2 mins
October 15, 2025
Birmingham Mail
Councillor axed in dispute over fugitive brother
SAQIB KHAN IS TOLD HE IS NO LONGER A SUITABLE LABOUR PARTY CANDIDATE
2 mins
October 15, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size