Birmingham Phoenix retain Jacob Bethell for The Hundred

Birmingham Phoenix are delighted to announce that England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has re-signed with the franchise ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred.

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2026-01-08T13:00:37.000Z

Birmingham Phoenix are delighted to announce that England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has re-signed with the franchise ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred.

The 22-year-old left-handed batting all-rounder will remain at Edgbaston after a breakout period that has seen him make significant strides on the international stage and in domestic competitions, having first appeared for the Phoenix in 2023.

Born in Barbados and developed through the Warwickshire pathway, Bethell has become one of England’s most exciting young talents.

In international cricket to date, he has featured across all three formats, scoring 476 Test runs, including a match-winning 40 in last month’s fourth Ashes test and his maiden century in the final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, finishing on 154.

He has also contributed valuable innings in limited overs formats, including 517 runs at an average just above 34 in ODIs.

On the T20 stage, Bethell has showcased his attacking instincts with 392 runs at an average of 30.15 and a strike rate over 150, while also chipping in with useful overs with the ball.

His explosive style has also attracted attention from overseas, with Bethell having plied his trade in both the IPL and BBL in addition to appearing in domestic competition in England.