Charlie Dean has been named the captain of the England Women ‘A’ squad set to compete in a three-match T20 series against India ‘A’ at the Wankhede Stadium. The matches are scheduled to take place on November 29, December 1, and December 3.
Following a productive training camp in Oman, the team will fine-tune their preparations in Mumbai for the upcoming fixtures. Unfortunately, Alice Davidson-Richards withdrew from the squad due to a family bereavement, while Liberty Heap had to return home after fracturing her clavicle and is seeking further treatment.
Tash Farrant will continue her return to competitive bowling by staying with the England Women senior group in Oman.
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Michael Bates, the Head Coach of England ‘A’, expressed excitement about the forthcoming series, emphasizing the team’s hard work and unity during the Oman training camp. He highlighted the valuable experience gained by the England Women ‘A’ players working alongside the performance coaches and senior players.
The series against India ‘A’ is seen as a significant opportunity to test the team’s skills and competitiveness while providing valuable learning experiences for the players.
The England Women ‘A’ squad includes players like Hollie Armitage, Hannah Baker, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, and others, with Charlie Dean leading the team as captain.
Additionally, Georgia Davis, Grace Potts, Kalea Moore, and Sophie Munro will continue training with the England Women senior group in Oman to further enhance their development before returning to the UK on December 2.
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