Overview

• Ecclestone ends a near five-month layoff from knee surgery and quad rest to be available for England’s series opener on June 28.
• Tammy Beaumont hailed Ecclestone as one of the world’s best bowlers and praised her combative character for the India contests.
• England will host India’s first women’s tour since the 2022 ‘Mankad’ run-out, featuring five T20Is and three ODIs.
• Beaumont affirmed there is no lingering tension from the previous ‘Mankad’ incident and said both sides are focused on fair play.
• With former captain Heather Knight sidelined for the summer, England must choose between Beaumont and Paige Scholfield at Trent Bridge.