New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- England batter Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia after a scan of his right knee revealed an issue, dealing another setback to his return to competitive cricket following an injury during the home summer, according to the ICC website.

Bethell had been named in both England's ODI and T20I squads for the Australia tour and was set to make his first competitive appearance since July 2026.

However, following an assessment of his right knee, it was decided that the 22-year-old would return to the United Kingdom on Saturday to consult a specialist.

Bethell is also part of England's squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series against South Africa.

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