Durham’s rising all-rounder and England Under-19 captain fronts a club-season surge; left-handed batsman, right-arm off-break bowler, 2004-born rookie stepping into senior duties.
England has named a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, with Joe Root returning as captain. Jordan Cox is moved to No. 3, while Dan Lawrence is slated at No. 6. Bethell misses the series through knee injury, and Ollie Pope provides batting cover. Stephen Fleming is not yet in post, with Trescothick acting as interim coach.