But with their Champions Trophy opener against Australia on February 22 in Lahore, England are unlikely to take any major risks, leading to the recall of Banton, who will arrive in Ahmedabad on Monday ahead of what is effectively a dead rubber with England 2-0 down in the three-match series.
Tom Banton, a top-order batter who doubles as wicketkeeping cover, has been called up for the tour-ending ODI against India in Ahmedabad after three years out of the side and, barring a rethink, he seems likely to be drafted into England’s 15-strong Champions Trophy squad too, as a replacement for Bethell.
Jacob Bethell will miss the rest of England’s white-ball tour of India and the Champions Trophy in Pakistan later this month because of a hamstring injury, the PA news agency understands.
“I’m pretty sure (Bethell) has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, to be honest,” England captain Jos Buttler said after his side’s four-wicket defeat in the second ODI in Cuttack.
Bethell only made his England debut in September but has impressed in all formats, including in Thursday’s first ODI in Nagpur, where the all-rounder made a composed fifty in a four-wicket defeat.
