Jofra Archer’s ECB deal extended to 2026; Jacob Bethell receives contract upgrade | Cricket News – Times of India
Jofra Archer. (Pic Credit - X) Jacob Bethell, who impressed with an unbeaten half-century on his debut during England's eight-wicket victory against New Zealand in Christchurch, has secured a two-year central contract. This contract will be valid until September 2026. Bethell made his white-ball debut in September and recently signed an IPL 2025 contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was also granted a development contract last month.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also announced contract extensions for several seamers. Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Matthew Potts have all extended their contracts until September 2026. Carse notably took ten wickets in the Christchurch match.Archer's contract extension is particularly noteworthy given his absence from Test cricket since ...