Jacob Bethell will continue at No. 3 after England announced an unchanged XI for the second Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve.Victory in Christchurch by eight wickets was rounded out by a maiden half-century from Bethell.

Jacob Bethell handed improved central contract after keeping place in England side - Tourists opt to retain winning formula for second Test

Jacob Bethell admitted his Test debut was “everything I’ve dreamed of” after scoring the winning run in England’s thumping victory over New Zealand at Christchurch. Bethell was catapulted into the side at short notice after Jordan Cox broke a thumb during the warm-up match in Queenstown,

Jacob Bethell drew parallels to Kevin Pietersen and Brian Lara in his maiden Test half-century against New Zealand

Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Ian Smith all felt impressed with Jacob Bethells England Test debut against New Zealand with his composure despite his age at 21.

England newcomer Jacob Bethell received a double dose of good news on Wednesday, keeping his place for the second Test against New Zealand and landing a two-year central contract. At such a critical moment in US history,