England Women have unveiled their squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Pakistan, kicking off on May 11th. The series will serve as crucial preparation for both sides ahead of major upcoming tournaments.
Linsey Smith and Freya Kemp Make White-Ball Returns
The T20I squad sees the return of left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, who previously impressed during the New Zealand series. Freya Kemp also rejoins the T20 group, though her role will be limited to batting duties.
Heather Knight Leads Balanced Squads
Captain Heather Knight will lead both the T20I and ODI squads. The squads boast a good mix of experience and youthful talent, with established players like Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Wyatt and Nat Sciver-Brunt alongside rising stars like Alice Capsey.
T20I Series Kicks Off at Edgbaston
The three-match T20I series gets underway on May 11th at Edgbaston, followed by matches at The County Ground, Northampton and Headingley. The ODI series will commence immediately after, with matches scheduled for Derby, Taunton and Chelmsford.
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England Women T20I squad:
Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt
England Women ODI squad:
Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt
With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for later this year, both England and Pakistan will be keen to use the upcoming white-ball series as a valuable opportunity to test their skills and refine their strategies. Fans can expect exciting cricket as these talented teams battle it out on the field.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
