Women’s Ashes 2021: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced their Women’s Ashes squad and the England Women’s A squad which will accompany the senior group throughout the tour.
There is a 17-strong senior group and 12 players in the England Women’s A squad.
“Selection will focus on the senior group but there is scope for members of the England Women’s A squad to be called into the Ashes squad while on tour,” said ECB in a statement.
Women’s Ashes 2021: England announce strong squad for Ashes, Heather Knight to lead
Head Coach Lisa Keightley stated, “It’s always exciting to head to Australia to take on the challenge of winning the Ashes and we’re really looking forward to going out there and making some memories as a team.”
Women’s Ashes 2021: “This is the first time we’ve taken an England Women’s A squad alongside the senior team, which is a big step forward for us. It gives us great depth and provides so much competition for places. It’s also an invaluable development opportunity for those players pushing for senior selection.”
England Women A will take on Australia A in 50-over and 20-over fixtures, while also playing the senior England Women’s team in a number of internal warm-up fixtures.
England Women’s Ashes Squad: Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Tash Farrant, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danni Wyatt
England Women A Squad: Emily Arlott, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Georgia Elwiss, Kirstie Gordon, Eve Jones, Beth Langston, Emma Lamb, Bryony Smith, Ellie Threlkeld, Issy Wong
Women’s Ashes 2021: England announce strong squad for Ashes, Heather Knight to lead
Women’s Ashes Fixtures
Thursday January 27-30: Only Test Match, Canberra, 11pm GMT (4 points)
Friday February 4: 1st IT20, Sydney, 8.10am (2 points)
Sunday February 6: 2nd IT20, Sydney, 8.10am (2 points)
Thursday February 10: 3rd IT20, Adelaide, 8.10am (2 points)
Sunday February 13: 1st ODI, Adelaide, 11.05pm (2 points)
Wednesday February 16: 2nd ODI, Melbourne, 11.05pm (2 points)
Saturday February 19: 3rd ODI, Melbourne, 11.05pm (2 points)
England Women’s A Fixtures
Wednesday January 26: 1st T20, England Women A v Australia A
Friday January 28: 2nd T20, England Women A v Australia A
Sunday January 30: 3rd T20, England Women A v Australia A
Saturday February 5: 1st ODI, England Women A v Australia A
Wednesday February 9: 2nd ODI, England Women A v Australia A
Friday February 11: 3rd ODI, England Women A v Australia A
Warm-Up Fixtures
Monday January 17-19: Three-Day Warm-Up, England Women XI v England Women A
Saturday January 22-23: Two-Day Warm-Up, England Women XI v England Women A
Wednesday February 2: Governor General’s XI v England, Sydney
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