England announce squad for Women's Ashes T20I series
The Women's Ashes 2023 is a multi-format series comprising of a one-off Test, three T20Is and three ODIs. The Test carries four points, while each of the T20Is and ODIs carry two points each. Australia won the one-off Test at Nottingham by a margin of 89 runs.
After receiving her maiden call-up to the one-off Women's Ashes Test earlier this month, Danielle Gibson received a call-up to the T20I side. Gibson has been the top wicket taker for Western Storm in this season's Charlotte Edwards Cup. She was also a travelling reserve with the England squad in this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup at South Africa.
Other players who were part of the global event, including the likes of Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn and Lauren Winfield-Hill, make it to the squad.
The team also includes pacer Issy Wong, who missed out on England's T20 World Cup campaign.
England Women's coach Jon Lewis was looking forward to the T20I series and was excited to have a number of England A performers in his outfit.
“A number of those selected have performed exceptionally well for England A in their short format fixtures and it’s great to have them back with us,” Lewis added.
“Danielle Gibson is selected for the first time in our IT20 squad, she is in great form at regional level and has the potential to impact the game whenever she is called upon.
“Issy Wong returns to the T20 squad after her success in the Women's Premier League with Mumbai Indians, it will be exciting to see how she has progressed and grown from those experiences. We look forward to playing these three matches and putting on a show for everyone to enjoy.”
England Women's Ashes T20I squad:
Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt (vc), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Issy Wong, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danielle Wyatt
England Women have named a 16-member squad for their T20I #Ashes series, beginning 1 July.
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Women's Ashes Schedule
Test: June 22-26 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham - Australia won by 89 runs
First T20I: July 1 at Edgbaston, Birmingham
Second T20I: July 5 at The Oval, London
Third T20I: July 8 at Lord’s, London
First ODI: July 12 at Bristol County Ground, Bristol
Second ODI: July 16 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Third ODI: July 18 at The County Ground, Taunton