A lot more to do to call it my position: Bethell on batting at 3

England's Jacob Bethell, who replaced vice-captain Ollie Pope to bat at number three in the fourth Ashes 2025-26 Test against Australia, said he still has a lot more to do before he can call it his position. "I like three," the 22-year-old stated. Bethell added that the spot sometimes offers scoring opportunities with attacking fields and plenty of gaps.