The Century That Roared BackWhy It’s a Big DealWhat’s Next for BethellBethell’s 2025 summer was a tale of missed chances. After smashing fifties in all three Tests against New Zealand last winter, the kid was pegged as a lock for England’s Test squad against India. He’d faced only 85 balls in domestic cricket—three T20 Blast matches and one County Championship game for Warwickshire—since the Test series began in June. Bethell’s summer had been a grind, with only 387 balls faced across all formats compared to his packed 2024. “He’s had a say in how much he’s played, but the final call’s with Key and McCullum,” Morgan said.