Mumbai, March 6 -- Following India's win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar hailed Jacob Bethell's counter-attacking century, saying that his knock was "nothing short of extraordinary" and the batter has proven he belongs to the highest level of cricket.

Bethell's emergence as England's next all-format superstar continued as after an outstanding Sydney Ashes Test century, another century at another big stage, the T20 World Cup semifinal against India in front of a packed Wankhede, showcased his elite-level technique, mindset and nerves of steel. Despite wickets falling on the other side, the left-hander was relentless in his assault, scoring a 48-ball 105, with eight fours and seven sixes,...