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England announce women's squad for Pakistan series

The series begins with a three-match T20I series at Edgbaston

England announce women's squad for Pakistan series PHOTO: AFP

England has unveiled its women's squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Pakistan, commencing on May 11th. 

Linsey Smith, the left-arm spinner, retains her spot after her return to the senior squad during the IT20s in New Zealand. Freya Kemp makes a comeback to the IT20 group and will contribute as a batter in the series. 

The three-match T20I series at Edgbaston, followed by games at The County Ground, Northampton, and Headingley. This is followed by a series of three ODIs against Pakistan, scheduled to take place at Derby, Taunton, and Chelmsford.

England Women T20I squad: Heather Knight (C), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt 

England Women ODI squad: Heather Knight (C), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt 

Tour schedule:

  • 9 May – T20 warm-up game v ECB Development XI, Uptonsteel County Ground (11.00am local time)
  • 11 May – 1st T20I, Birmingham (2.30pm local time) 
  • 17 May – 2nd T20I, Northampton (6.30pm local time) 
  • 19 May – 3rd T20I, Leeds (1.00pm local time)
  • 21 May – One-Day warm-up game v ECB Development XI, Northampton (11.00am local time)
  • 23 May – 1st ODI, Derby (1.00pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship) 
  • 26 May – 2nd ODI, Taunton (11.00am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)
  • 29 May – 3rd ODI, Chelmsford (1.00pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)