England women announce their squad for series against India

England women have named their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India later this month, as Nat Sciver-Brunt is expected to take a full part in the format after missing the last couple of T20Is due to a groin injury. She suffered the injury in the second clash, but the selectors are optimistic about their captain’s fitness for the opening clash on July 16 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Sophie Ecclestone, who missed the West Indies ODIs early in the season recovering from the injury, replaces leg spinner Sarah Glenn in the squad. Hampshire’s Maia Bouchier, who got a T20I squad call-up last week, is also back in contention. Lauren Filer, who averaged 76 mph in bowling the fastest record over in women’s cricket, has also been included.

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It will be a tough task for the home side after their series defeats. They showed a tense fight after dropping the first two games, which pleased the new head coach, Charlotte Edwards, who sees the ODI series as another test for the side’s credentials to rebuild. Their focus is now on the future after disappointments at the T20 World Cup and the Ashes last winter.

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Coach Charlotte Edwards feels that the T20I series pushed them as a unit. “We knew they would, and we've learned a lot about the team in the three games so far. There have been some good moments, but we're a team in transition and we need to keep working hard to do what we're trying to do more consistently, and for longer.” He addressed the media.

“The squad has largely stayed the same since the ODI series against West Indies, but Soph [Ecclestone] comes back into the side, meaning Sarah Glenn misses out this time around. We've also added Maia Bouchier to bolster our batting line-up and continue to offer competition for places.” He reflected on this series being the perfect preparation for the upcoming Women’s World Cup in India this autumn. The second fixture of the series will take place on July 19 at Lord’s before the action heads to Chester-Le-Street on July 22.

England Women's ODI squad against India

Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith