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Sophie Ecclestone has been named in England Women 15-member squad for the forthcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India, scheduled to begin later this month.
Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone returns to the 50-over squad, having missed the West Indies series. Moreover, there is a recall for top-order batter Maia Bouchier, who last featured in the Three Lions lineup in January 2025 against Australia.
Meanwhile, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is expected to play a full part in the series despite missing the end of the T20I series against India with a groin injury.
Among the notable inclusions is Lauren Filer, who’ll be looking to make her first ODI appearance since the Ashes in the winter. The seamer, who bowled a match-defining four-over spell at the Kia Oval on Friday night, is continuing her return from a knee injury.
England Women’s Head Coach Charlotte Edwards shared her thoughts following the announcement of the squad.
“India have really pushed us during the T20I series. We knew they would and we’ve learned a lot about the team in the three games so far,” she said.
“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. That’ll be asked of us again in the ODIs, Edwards added.
“Friday night was high drama and we were delighted to keep ourselves in the series, I’m very proud of the character and the fight the players showed. Hopefully we can keep that going at Emirates Old Trafford and Edgbaston and into the Bank ODI series,” she concluded.
England Women Squad
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, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Linsey Smith
England vs India ODI series Schedule
Wednesday, July 16: 1st ODI, Utilita Bowl
Saturday, July 19: 2nd ODI, Lord’s Cricket Ground
Tuesday, July 22: 3rd ODI, Seat Unique Riverside
