Ushered in as part of England’s white-ball reset, Bethell was labelled a future ‘superstar’ by interim head coach Marcus Trescothick on the eve of the three-match T20 series against Australia this week.
After his family brought forward a trip from their native Barbados to see him in action, Bethell bowled three overs of serviceable spin and was dismissed for two as Australia prevailed at the Utilita Bowl.
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