Heather Named in England Test Squad
Somerset’s Heather Knight has been named in the 15-player squad for their historic maiden Test match at Lord’s against India this July.
Nat Sciver-Brunt will become the first English woman to lead out her team in a Test on the famous old ground which hosted its 150th men’s Test earlier this month.
Knight is in line to play in her 15th Test whilst Surrey duo Alice Capsey and Tilly Corteen-Coleman as well as Durham’s Mady Villiers hoping to make their Test debuts.
The Lancashire pair of Grace Potts and Ellie Threlkeld are both looking for an England international debut in any format.
Commenting on the squad selection the ECB’s Managing Director of Women’s Cricket Clare Connor said: “We have selected a strong Test squad under the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt for what will be another historic few days at Lord’s for women’s cricket.
“Test cricket is a rare and wonderfully challenging experience in the women’s game and I know how proud our players are to represent England in this format.
“For the 11 women who will get the chance to be the first to enjoy that feeling at Lord’s, it will be a moment to savour.”
ENGLAND WOMEN TEST SQUAD
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), The Blaze
Tammy Beaumont, The Blaze
Lauren Bell, Hampshire
Maia Bouchier, Hampshire
Alice Capsey, Surrey
Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Surrey
Sophie Ecclestone, Lancashire
Lauren Filer, Durham
Amy Jones, The Blaze
Heather Knight, Somerset
Emma Lamb, Lancashire
Grace Potts, Lancashire
Ellie Threlkeld, Lancashire
Mady Villiers, Durham
Issy Wong, Warwickshire
ONLY TEST
10-13 July, England Women v India Women, Lord’s Cricket Ground
