LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday, announced the T20I squad for their remaining Women’s Ashes fixtures against Australia.
Unlike Men’s Ashes, this year’s Women’s Ashes is a multi-format series consisting of a one-off Test, three T20Is, and three ODIs.
The Test carries four points, while the T20Is and ODIs each carry two points. Australia won the one-off Test at Nottingham by 89 runs.
All-rounder Danielle Gibson, who was in travelling reserves for the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has received her first full IT20 call-up after being named in England’s Test squad for Women’s Ashes.
Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn and Lauren Winfield-Hill, who were all part of the squad for the T20 World Cup in February, are among the 16 names selected.
Issy Wong is recalled after missing out on selection for the World Cup and featuring in the recent England Women A T20 matches against Australia A.
Heather Knight’s side will start their limited-over Ashes campaign against Australia on Saturday (July 1).
Head coach Jon Lewis said: “We’re really looking forward to our IT20s in the next part of our Ashes Series.
“Danielle Gibson is selected for the first time in our IT20 squad, she is in great form at regional level and has the potential to impact the game whenever she is called upon.
“Issy Wong returns to the T20 squad after her success in the Women’s Premier League with Mumbai Indians, it will be exciting to see how she has progressed and grown from those experiences.
“We look forward to playing these three matches and putting on a show for everyone to enjoy.”
England Women’s T20I Squad: Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt (vc), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Issy Wong, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danielle Wyatt.
Women’s Ashes Fixtures
Saturday, July 1: First T20I, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Wednesday, July 5: Second T20I, The Kia Oval, London
Saturday, July 8: Third T20I, Lord’s, London
Wednesday, 12 July: First ODI, Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Sunday, 16 July: Second ODI, Ageas Bowl, Southampton
Tuesday, 18 July: Third ODI, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
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