Bethell faces fitness race for South Africa Tests after being ruled out of Australia tour

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According to Ali Martin in Perth for Guardian Sport on 11 November 2026, 23-year-old England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has officially been ruled out of Australia's white-ball tour and is being sent back to the UK after reporting swelling in his right knee following early fitness work. Bethell underwent right-knee surgery at the end of August. While not expected to be ready for the one-day internationals in Perth, he was hoped to feature in the T20s. Scan results have been sent to his specialist in the UK. With Bethell and fast bowler Josh Tongue ruled out, James Coles and Eddie Jack are flying in early from the Caribbean. Bethell's chances for the first Test against South Africa on 17 December now depend on his recovery.