Charlie Dean has been appointed as captain for England’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland. This marks another leadership opportunity for the all-rounder, who recently led the team during their series against New Zealand.
Alice Capsey Assumes Wicketkeeping Role for England
Alice Capsey will step in as England’s wicketkeeper following the absence of Jones. Capsey previously served as the reserve wicketkeeper during the latest T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Grace Potts and Kira Chathli remain the only players in the squad without international experience, although both have been part of the England setup throughout the summer.
Charlotte Edwards, England’s head coach, stated that the Ireland series would offer the team with a valuable chance to refocus on 50-over cricket after the previous year had been mainly occupied by the shorter format. Edwards said that although the focus has been rightly on T20 cricket throughout this year, the fact that the team has now completed a memorable journey to the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup provides an opportunity for the players to show off their 50-over abilities and to gain some useful experience for later on. The first ODI will take place in Leicester on September 1 whilst the second game is due in Derby on September 3; the series will end in Worcester on September 6.
Because of injury, Dean took over and will now be in charge of the considerably altered England team in Ireland, after captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was unable to take part.
“The focus has rightly been on T20 cricket for much of this year, but with a memorable run to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final now behind us, this is a chance for players to display their 50-over skills and bank some valuable experience for the future,” said Edwards. “We have got plenty of exciting and talented cricketers in our game and this is an opportunity for some of them to push themselves further forward by hopefully contributing to England victories and putting pressure on future selection,” the England coach added. Some of the more experienced players have been left out or rested, giving a number of up-and-coming players an opportunity to compete for a spot in the ODI squad.
