Overview
- Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s number one ODI and T20I bowler, has been left out of England’s white-ball squads due to insufficient match fitness following a knee injury.
- New head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasized fitness and domestic performance as key criteria, marking a shift from past selection policies.
- Issy Wong, Emma Lamb, Alice Davidson-Richards, and Emily Arlott have been recalled after strong showings in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
- All-rounders Freya Kemp and Danielle Gibson remain unavailable due to injuries, while Lauren Filer’s recovery from a knee injury is ongoing.
- The series against the West Indies begins with three T20Is starting May 21 in Canterbury, followed by three ODIs concluding June 7 in Taunton.