Women of England They officially announced their lineup for the upcoming event 2025 Woman's Ashes series in AustraliaThis represents an important moment in women's cricket. As the team prepares to reclaim the Ashes, they will compete in a multi-format series consisting of three One Day Internationals (ODIs), three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and a four-day Test match.
A new dawn for the women of England
Under the leadership of Heather Knightthe England Women's team is set to embark on a challenging tour starting on 2 January 2025. The squad features a mix of veteran players and new talent, with four potential debutants: all-rounder Freya KempSpinner Linsey Smithwicket-keeper-batsman Peace HeathAnd the tailor Rhianna McDonald Jay. This combination aims to provide experience and youthful energy as they aim to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015.
The upcoming series is particularly notable as it includes a day-night Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which will conclude the multi-format series. This change in format highlights the development of women's cricket and its growing importance on the international stage.
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The road to reclaiming the Ashes for England
England will begin its campaign with a friendly match against A Eleventh Governor-General on January 9, 2025, before diving into ODI matches from January 12. The matches will be held at various popular venues, including North Sydney Oval and Junction Oval in Melbourne. This will be followed by T20 matches, culminating in the Test match starting on January 30.
Head coach John Lewis In a media statement from European Central Bank He expressed his confidence in his team's balance, saying:We have named balanced lineups for the Ashes series, with a good mix of youth and experience. Ashes series are always special. We want to go there, play our game, and we are all excited about the challenges ahead“.
In the previous Ashes series played in England in 2023, Australia were victorious in the Test match at Trent Bridge, while England cruised to victory in both white-ball formats. Thus, the two teams tied with eight points each.
England squad for Ashes 2025
England Women's ODI squad: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren BellMaya Boshier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Weiler, Sarah Glynn, Amy Jones, Nat Seaver-Brunett, Danny White-Hodge
England Women's T20 squad: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maya Boshier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Eccleston, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glynn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, Nat Seaver-Brunett, Danny White Hodge
England Women's National Team: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maya Boshier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Rhianna MacDonald-Guy, Nat Seaver-Brunt, Danny White-Hodge.
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket times a company.
