Grace Scrivens, the promising Essex skipper, has been named captain of the England A Women’s team for their upcoming 50-over and T20 series against New Zealand A. The squads will be coached by England Women’s performance batting coach, Jon Lewis.
Scrivens, widely considered a future England Women’s captain despite not yet having made a senior international appearance, previously led the A side in a four-day match in Australia over the winter.
Hampshire opener Ella McCaughan has been selected for both squads but will miss the initial 50-over matches due to injury. Additionally, Mahika Gaur and Grace Thompson will each have limited availability, featuring in only one of the 50-over fixtures.
Jon Lewis expressed his enthusiasm for the series, stating, “We’ve selected a young and talented group of players, many of whom have gained recognition through their form for their counties in the first half of the season.” He also highlighted the inclusion of several players with recent experience from the England Women’s U19 team. Lewis anticipates a challenging series given New Zealand’s strong A squad, which boasts significant international experience, and is keen to see his players seize the opportunity against tough opposition.
Squads and Fixtures
50-over squad: Hannah Baker, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mahika Gaur (available for third match only), Jodi Grewock, Emma Jones, Freya Kemp, Abi Norgrove, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens (capt), Seren Smale, Rhianna Southby, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Thompson (available for first match only), Phoebe Turner.
T20 squad: Hannah Baker (Birmingham Bears), Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Surrey), Mahika Gaur, Bess Heath, Emma Jones, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Ella McCaughan, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens (capt), Seren Smale, Alexa Stonehouse.
Fixtures:
- June 23: 50-over match, Derby
- June 26: 50-over match, Derby
- June 29: 50-over match, Chelmsford
- July 3: T20, Chelmsford
- July 5: T20, Beckenham
- July 7: T20, Beckenham
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