Sarah Taylor withdraws from Ashes T20Is

Australia currently lead the series 8-2 with a further six points up for grabs in the remaining three Twenty20 fixtures, the first of which takes place this evening at Chelmsford. Taylor said: "I first took a break from the game in 2016 but I don't want people to feel this is exactly the same.

"I've made progress in that time and there are plenty of challenges I've met on the way and hurdles I've overcome.

"That said, mental health is not something you 'beat'. It’s a continual management process and at the moment I don't feel in a good enough place to compete in international sport.

"I wish the girls all the best across the IT20 series. 8-8 is a very different score from 8-2 and I know they're all working incredibly hard to win these last three matches and draw the series."

She will be replaced in the squad by Fran Wilson.