Jacob Bethell a doubt for England’s first NZ Test after injuring finger in IPL

England top-order batter Jacob Bethell, 22, sustained a finger injury while playing in the Indian Premier League for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and will return to the UK for a full medical assessment. He was absent from Bengaluru's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, with captain Rajat Patidar confirming the injury. Bethell is now in doubt for England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.