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George Sessions

England star Jacob Bethell thrilled to silence his critics with Ashes century

Jacob Bethell produced a stunning unbeaten 142 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (Robbie Stephenson/PA) -

Jacob Bethell was delighted to silence his critics with a coming-of-age century to help England’s Ashes tour extend into one final day.

Bethell – 22-years-old and playing just his sixth Test match – made a mockery of the awkward fact that he had never before scored a first-class hundred with a gem of an innings that relieved the end-of-tour gloom on day four at the SCG.

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