Having played a major role in helping England secure their first Test match win in Australia in 11 years, Barbadian Jacob Bethell has his eyes set on securing the all-important number three spot in the batting lineup.
Called up to replace Ollie Pope for the Boxing Day fourth Test in Melbourne, Bethell hit the topscore of 40 in England’s second innings which helped them register a four-wicket win, their first of the series.
With his performance, it is anticipated the left-handed batsman will also feature in the fifth and final Test, slated to begin on January 4 in Sydney.
And while the 22-year-old made his crucial knock batting at number four, his aim is to cement himself at the number three position.
“I like three. You come in when the ball is new and in some scenarios the ball’s going all over the shop, but in other scenarios it presents opportunities to score when bowlers are trying to take wickets and the field is attacking there’s loads of gaps.
“I’ve still got a lot more to do to call it my position. I would like to (make the spot my own). I would like to just nail down any role in the team. If you’re in the XI and contributing to winning I’m pretty happy with that,” Bethell said. (CMC)
