Try GOLD - Free
From missing Test for IPL to Eng's No 6: Bethell's story
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
|August 01, 2025
JACOB Bethell was impressive on his Test debut against New Zealand in Christchurch last year, scoring an unbeaten 50 off just 37 balls as England chased down a 104-run target to win the opening contest.
The left-hand batter followed it up with 118-ball 96 and 76 in the next two matches as England won the three-match series 2-1.
All his half-centuries came in the second innings, playing at No. 3 as Ollie Pope had taken wicket-keeping duties in the absence of injured Jordan Cox and moved back to No. 6. Apart from scoring 260 runs at an average of 52, Bethell also claimed three wickets in the series. The 21-year-old was also handed a two-year central contract a week after his Test debut. The splendid show meant England head coach Brendon McCullum even admitted that Pope is no longer guaranteed a spot in the playing XI with the India series and all-important Ashes looming.
This story is from the August 01, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Mangaluru.
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 The New Indian Express Mangaluru
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
NCW SEEKS REVIEW OF CYBER LAWS TO SHIELD WOMEN
THE National Commission for Women (NCW) has recommended a review of existing cyber laws and has sought stricter laws to protect women from cyber bullying and harassment.
2 mins
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
8 killed, 16 injured in train collision near Bilaspur
AT least eight passengers, including a loco pilot, were killed and 16 injured when a passenger train collided with the rear end of a stationary goods train near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh under the South-East Central Railway (SECR) zone on Tuesday.
1 min
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
ACTIVISTS: 28 ILLEGAL RESORTS IN, AROUND KABINI BACKWATERS
EVEN as the Mysuru region grapples with a surge in man-animal conflicts, particularly around Kabini backwaters and forest fringes of Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, at least 28 resorts and commercial establishments are operating illegally within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) or without no-objection certificates.
1 min
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
Gopichand Hinduja passes away at 85 in London
HINDUJA group chairman Gopichand Parmanand Hinduja, the Indian-origin English businessman and the richest person in the island nation, passed away in a London hospital after a brief spell of illness, on Tuesday.
1 min
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
ONLY 10% CONTROLLING ARMY, 90% LEFT OUT, SAYS RAHUL
LEADER of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday stirred up a controversy after he claimed that the Indian Army was being controlled by only 10% of the country’s population (referring to so-called Upper Castes).
1 mins
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
NMC told to examine non-payment of stipend to PG students, interns
IN a significant move, the health ministry has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to examine the issue of nonpayment of stipends by medical colleges and institutions to their interns and postgraduates.
1 mins
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
NDA will win 160 seats & form govt, says Shah
UNION Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence that the NDA will secure a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, asserting that the ruling alliance will win “more than 160 seats” and form the next government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
1 min
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
ONUS BEYOND THE ₹51-CRORE BONUS
THE floodgates opened by Harmanpreet Kaur & Co's World Cup win are unleashing wave after positive wave.
3 mins
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
Digital hub: C'garh TechStart to connect startups with investors
THE Chhattisgarh government resolutely ‘showcased its growing innovation economy’ as it hosted “Chhattisgarh Tech-Start 2025”, a notable initiative designed to connect the future of innovations and investments with startups and technology enablers.
1 min
November 05, 2025
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
Concerned over misuse of Pocso Act, says SC
NOTING that the POCSO Act is being misused in cases of marital discord and consensual relationships between adolescents, the Supreme Court on Tuesday emphasised the need to spread awareness in boys and men about its legal provisions.
1 mins
November 05, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size