England Women’s Ashes Squad Announced with Four Potential Debutants

Coach Jon Lewis highlights demanding schedule and names a mix of youth and experience as England aims to regain the Ashes after a decade.

England’s Women’s Ashes squad includes four players who could make their debut in the series: Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, and Bess Heath.
The multi-format series will feature three ODIs, three T20s, and a historic day-night Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting January 30, 2025.
Coach Jon Lewis criticized the tight schedule, with seven matches in three weeks across five cities, saying it limits player recovery and consistent selection.
The squad retains the core group from England’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign, with Lewis expressing faith in their ability to bounce back against Australia.
Lewis emphasized the need for domestic multi-day cricket to better prepare players for Test matches, as England looks to end Australia’s decade-long dominance.