Kent Women duo in England squad

Thursday 17th September 2020

Women

Kent Women duo in England squad

Kent Women stars Tammy Beaumont and Fran Wilson have both been selected in England’s 16-strong squad for the five-match Vitality IT20 Series against West Indies at Incora County Ground, Derby.

Sophia Dunkley and Katie George come in to join the 15 which took part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Georgia Elwiss absent through a back injury.

England Women squad in full:

  • Heather Knight
  • Tammy Beaumont
  • Katherine Brunt
  • Kate Cross
  • Freya Davies
  • Sophia Dunkley
  • Sophie Ecclestone
  • Katie George
  • Sarah Glenn
  • Amy Jones
  • Nat Sciver
  • Anya Shrubsole
  • Mady Villiers
  • Fran Wilson
  • Lauren Winfield
  • Danni Wyatt

England Women Head Coach Lisa Keightley said: “It’s been a challenging summer for everyone and we are privileged to be in a position to play an international series, and to get the chance to showcase the women’s game.

“We have worked hard since the group came back together in preparation for this series and we’re in a great place going in to the Vitality IT20s against West Indies.”

Those players not picked for the final group of 16 are available for their regions in the final round of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches and the final, should their team progress.

Vitality IT20 Series

  • Monday September 21: 1st Vitality IT20, England v West Indies (Sky Sports, 6pm)
  • Wednesday September 23: 2nd Vitality IT20, England v West Indies (Sky Sports, 6pm)
  • Saturday September 26: 3rd Vitality IT20, England v West Indies (Sky Sports, BBC, 1pm)
  • Monday September 28: 4th Vitality IT20, England v West Indies (Sky Sports, 6pm)
  • Wednesday September 30: 5th Vitality IT20, England v West Indies (Sky Sports, 6pm)