The left-handed batter and a useful bowler, Jacob Bethell has agreed to extend his contract with the Warwickshire County Cricket Club. This move will keep him at the Bears until the end of the 2025 domestic season.
The 18-year-old batter was the vice-captain of the runners-up England team in the 2022 edition of U-19 World Cup. He emerged as the second highest run-scorer of Three Lions with 205 runs in six innings at an average of 34.16, comprising two fifties. In addition, he scalped five wickets at an economy of 4.02.
In the 2021 season, Bethell made his domestic debut for Warwickshire across all the formats. So far, he has scored 127 runs in three first-class matches. However, he has been rather average in 19 limited-overs matches for Bears.
Bethell was elated to extend his contract with the reigning County Championship winners. He hopes to help Warwickshire in continuing their strong show and secure title victories.
The talented all-rounder last featured for Bears in a County fixture against Northamptonshire in the last month.
"Edgbaston is my home and I'm delighted to extend my contract at Warwickshire, it's something I couldn't turn down," said Bethell.
"I've really enjoyed being around the first team over the last couple of years and I'm grateful for the opportunities I have received, so far. I really want to play my part in bringing success to the county and I can't wait to see what the future holds,” he added.
Bears are in a precarious situation in the ongoing edition of the County Championship, with a single victory in eight appearances.