Youngest Captain

Jacob Bethell to lead England in Ireland T20 series as youngest captain

Jacob Bethell, at 21 years old, will become England's youngest men's cricket captain during the Ireland T20 series, taking leadership due to the absence of regular players. The series offers Bethell a chance to develop his leadership skills on the international stage, amidst a summer of limited play and team adjustments. The full-strength England team will also face South Africa in upcoming ODIs and T20s, with notable absences including Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson.