ECB Announced Their 15-Member Women’s Squad Ahead of The White-Ball Series Against Sri Lanka

The England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday announced their 15-member women’s squad for their upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, Heather Knight will lead the team for both T20 and the ODI series.

Fast bowler Mahika Gaur and wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath will make their International debut against the Sri Lankan team, All-rounder Freya Kemp has made a comeback to the 20-over format squad after recovering from a stress fracture in her back while seamer Lauren Filer has been added to the squad after her test debut against Australia.

Head coach Jon Lewis said:

“We have named a squad with a good blend of youth and experience and see this as an important series to test the depth of playing pool.

“We have some exciting, new young players coming in who we are looking forward to working with.

“Mahika (Gaur) is a very exciting talent. Left-arm swing bowlers of over six-foot tall are unique in women’s cricket. Mahika has shown consistently this summer that she is a threat with the new ball and we are excited to see how she performs at international level.

“Bess (Heath) is an all-action cricketer who impacts games and is a great fit for us and how we want to play. She impressed in the A team games against Australia earlier in the summer and she also provides cover for Amy Jones with the gloves.

“With a World Cup coming up next year it’s imperative we develop the squad and players can gain international caps and experience.

“The chance to play at venues around the country is exciting. It’s great the opening fixture against Sri Lanka at Hove is now sold out.

“After an incredible Ashes summer, we want to maintain momentum on and off the field and look forward to getting started.”

England Women’s T20I squad: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Issy Wong, Danielle Wyatt.

England Women’s ODI squad: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Match Schedule:

Vitality Women’s T20I Series:

31^st Aug 23, 1^st T20I, at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove

2^nd  Sep 23, 2^nd T20I, at The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford

6^th Sep 23, 3^rd T20I, at The Incora County Ground, Derby

Metro Bank ODI Series:

9^th Sep 23, 1^st ODI, at Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street

12^th Sep 23,2^nd ODI, at The County Ground, Northampton

14^th Sep 23, 3^rd ODI, at Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester