Sarah Taylor, Katherine Brunt out of England's tour of India

Cricketers Sarah Taylor and Katherine Brunt will miss England’s limited-overs tour of India. Wicket-keeper-batter Taylor has been given rest while bowler Brunt is currently sidelined after injuring her back in the Women’s Big Bash League. Rookie players-Bryony Smith, Alice Davidson-Richards and Katie George were selected in the 16-player squad for the series against India and Twenty20 tri-series that includes Australia.

“We’ve said for a long time that we need to play more games and it’s exciting that we’ve been able to arrange this very competitive series outside of the ICC Women’s Championship.” said coach Mark Robinson.

Rest and Rotate scheme

The coach also spoke about the possibility of the ‘horses for courses scheme’. With a potential base of players, there will be scope for resting big names and giving an opportunity to others.

“It gives us a chance to see other players and measure their progress, and that also means we can rest and rotate. In Sarah’s case, she’s been doing well, and we always targeted this period as one where she can focus on her well-being in preparation for what will be a busy summer leading into the ICC World T20.”

Kate Cross, Tash Farrant and Amy Jones are set to play England’s opening T20I against Australia in Mumbai on 23rd March.“It’s very exciting to have three new faces in the group – and to welcome back a few others. Obviously, that means a few have missed out, but they can use the time to their advantage and come back more strongly.”

England squad:

Heather Knight (captain, Berkshire), Tammy Beaumont (Kent), Kate Cross (Lancashire), Alice Davidson-Richards (Kent), Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire), Tash Farrant (Kent), Katie George(Hampshire), Jenny Gunn (Warwickshire), Alex Hartley (Lancashire), Danielle Hazell (Yorkshire), Amy Jones (wicketkeeper, Warwickshire), Nat Sciver (Surrey), Anya Shrubsole (Somerset), Bryony Smith (Surrey), Fran Wilson (Middlesex), Danni Wyatt (Sussex)

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