The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the women’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Australia. The squad includes some familiar faces as well as a few new additions, with all-rounder Daniella Gibson receiving a maiden call-up.
Gibson, who represents Western Storm, had previously been named in England’s travelling reserves for the T20 World Cup earlier this year. She also featured in the squad for the recently-concluded Ashes Test. Her consistent performances and impressive skills have earned her a spot in the T20I squad, giving her an opportunity to make her mark on the international stage.
Another notable inclusion in the squad is fast bowler Issy Wong. Wong missed out on the World Cup earlier this year but made a strong comeback in the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Representing the Mumbai Indians, she showcased her talent by taking 15 wickets and helping her team clinch the title. Wong also featured for England Women A side in recent fixtures against Australia A, further bolstering her case for a return to the national team.
The 16-member squad also features several regular players who were part of England’s campaign in the T20 World Cup. Players like Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, and Lauren Winfield-Hill will bring their experience and skills to the Ashes series. Their performances in the previous tournament helped England reach the semifinals, and the team will look to build on that success.
Following the conclusion of the only Test match on June 26, the women’s Ashes series will now move to the shortest format with a three-match T20I series. The first T20I will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 1, followed by matches at the Oval and Lord’s in London on July 5 and 8, respectively. Each of these fixtures will be worth two points, adding further significance to the series.
England’s T20I Squad: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Issy Wong, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danielle Wyatt
