Batter jacob bethell

Batter Jacob Bethell: Batter Jacob Bethell, who scored an unbeaten fifty on debut in England’s eight-wicket win over New Zealand at Christchurch, has signed a two-year central contract, running until September 2026.

It follows after Bethell, who made his white-ball debuts in September and got an IPL 2025 contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was awarded a development contract last month.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) added that seamers Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, who picked ten wickets in Christchurch, and Matthew Potts have all extended their contracts until September 2026.