England ODI squad for India series announced

England Women have announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming ODI leg of the ongoing multi-format series against India Women.

Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, who had missed the latter stages of the T20I series due to a groin injury, has recovered and will lead the side in the 50-over format.

Nat Sciver-Brunt sustained a groin injury while batting in the second T20I and was ruled out of the final three matches.

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Tammy Beaumont stepped in as captain for the third T20I at the Kia Oval, where England defeated India by five runs in a closely fought contest. The visiting team is leading the series 2-1.

Nat Sciver-Brunt Named England Women's Captain for India ODI Series

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that Nat Sciver-Brunt will be available for the upcoming ODI series against India starting July 16. The board stated that she is expected to contribute both as captain and as an all-rounder.

She will be fully fit in time for the first ODI at the Utilita Bowl. The remaining two matches of the three-game series are scheduled for July 19 at Lord's and July 22 at Chester-le-Street.

"Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is expected to play a full part in the series despite missing the end of the Vitality IT20 series with a groin injury," an official statement from the board on Tuesday, July 8, read.

Sophie Ecclestone and Maia Bouchier Return to England Women’s ODI Squad

Star spinner Sophie Ecclestone is back in the side after missing the West Indies series, replacing leg-spinner Sarah Glenn. Maia Bouchier, who had recently joined the T20I squad as a replacement for Nat Sciver-Brunt, also returns to the ODI squad.

Fast bowler Lauren Filer has retained her place in the squad after impressing with her pace during the third T20I at The Oval, where she bowled the fastest recorded over in women’s cricket. England Women aim to challenge India in the upcoming three-match ODI series.

English Women ODI squad to face India: Nat Sciver-Brunt (capt), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith

India Have Really Pushed Us During the T20I Series - Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards, the newly appointed head coach of the England Women’s team, described the upcoming ODI series against India as a crucial opportunity to evaluate her squad as they aim to bounce back from disappointing performances in recent campaigns.

"India have really pushed us during the Vitality IT20 series," Edwards said, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

"We knew they would and we've learned a lot about the team in the three games so far. There have been some good moments but we're a team in transition and we need to keep working hard to do what we're trying to do more consistently, and for longer. That'll be asked of us again in the ODIs.

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