England’s cricket team has announced key changes to its squad ahead of the one-day international (ODI) series against India, set to commence shortly. The most exciting news in this announcement by far, tho, is the return of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt! She’s all the way back from the groin injury she suffered on July 1. Sciver-Brunt did not play in the third T20 on Friday, but England are expecting her to be fully involved in the three ODIs.
The coach Charlotte Edwards was delighted to have Maia Bouchier injected into the batting line-up, giving England an even stronger batting core. As it stands, Bouchier will miss the opening matches at Old Trafford on Wednesday and at Edgbaston on July 12. Alongside Bouchier, Edwards has been able to recall Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone to the squad.
Tammy Beaumont will hope to captain the side again during this important series. Edwards, never short of confidence, was quick to praise the squad’s reliability, stating that “The team in the main has been unchanged since the ODI series against West Indies, with only Soph [Ecclestone] back into the team — which means that Sarah Glenn misses out this time.”
If you are still doubtful, consider the fact that England only managed to beat India in the third T20 match by five runs! This series marks England’s final matches in the format prior to the ICC Women’s World Cup scheduled for autumn, making it an important period for the team.
Edwards emphasized the importance this series had on the team’s planning for the future. She emphasized, “This series is the perfect preparation for the ICC Women’s World Cup in India this autumn, but it’s a series we’re determined to win.”
The full England ODI squad features players from various counties, including Em Arlott from Warwickshire, Tammy Beaumont from The Blaze, Lauren Bell from Hampshire, and Maia Bouchier from Hampshire.
The team is looking ahead to its next round of competition. With experienced heads like Sophie Sciver-Brunt now available among the ranks and the strategic addition of Bouchier, England’s prospects against a scintillating Indian side are promising.
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