- Jacob Bethell has withdrawn from The Hundred competition due to a knee injury, posing a significant concern for England.
- The injury was sustained during the One Day International series against India, and Bethell has undergone an MRI scan.
- His potential absence from England's upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, starting on 19 August, is a major headache for the ECB.
- Bethell, who recently scored 91 in an ODI and 74 in his last Test outing, was due to captain the Birmingham Phoenix.
- South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira will replace Bethell as captain for the Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.
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