08-07-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
England boosted by big returns for ODI series against India
Sophie Ecclestone, the top-ranked Women's ODI bowler, returns to the 50-over setup after missing the West Indies series in May–June due to a knee injury.
Since recovering from injury, she has made a successful return to international cricket, featuring in all three T20Is against India.
As a result, leg-spinning all-rounder Sarah Glenn misses out on the ODI squad.
Maia Bouchier, who was named the injury replacement for Sciver-Brunt for the T20Is, also earned a recall after missing the white-ball series againt West Indies.
England squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), 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.
Best of Sophie Ecclestone | WT20WC 2024
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone shone with the ball at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2024
Speaking on the squad announcement, England head coach Charlotte Edwards said, 'India have really pushed us during the T20I series. 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.'
'The squad has largely stayed the same since the ODI series against West Indies, but Soph [Ecclestone] comes back into the side meaning Sarah Glenn misses out this time around. We've also added in Maia Bouchier to bolster our batting line-up and continue to offer competition for places.
'This series is the perfect preparation for the ICC Women's World Cup in India this autumn, but it's also a series we're determined to win.' England v India ODI series schedule
1st ODI: Wednesday, July 16, Rose Bowl
2nd ODI: Saturday, July 19, Lord's Cricket Ground
3rd ODI: Tuesday, July 22, Riverside Ground NewsWomen's NewsEngland WomenNatalie Sciver-BruntSophie Ecclestone
