England announces squad for Women’s Ashes 2023

England women have announced their squad for the upcoming Women’s Ashes 2023, which will begin on June 22. Notably, Lauren Filer and Danielle Gibson have been included in the 15-member team as the duo earned their maiden call-ups in Test. On the other hand, all-rounder Danielle Gibson is very likely to earn her debut cap after she finished as the joint-highest run-scorer and top wicket-taker in the recently concluded Charlotte Edwards Cup.

Notably, the cricketer was part of the squad that visited South Africa for the T20 World Cup 2023. Gibson was part of the reserves, but never got an opportunity to make it to the main squad. However, after being extremely successful in recent times, she is expected to be part of the playing XI against Australia.

England Women’s Squad for Ashes 2023:

Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Issy Wong, Danielle Wyatt.

Playing for Western Storm, Gibson recently registered a half-century against the Sunrisers. However, red-ball cricket is a different ball game altogether, and thus, the cricketer should approach it cautiously. On the other hand, 22-year-old Lauren Filer has struggled in recent times, but the pacer has the pedigree to get the job done. Interestingly, just like Gibson, Filer also represented Western Storm in the tournament.

Meanwhile, ahead of the all-important Ashes, England Women’s will play Australia A in a three-day warm-up fixture. The idea is to get into match fitness as the team hasn’t played Test cricket for a long time now. Notably, they will play the match at Incora County Ground, Derbyshire, from June 15 to 17. From senior squad, Alice Davidson-Richards and Danielle Wyatt will represent England A in warm-up matches. Based on their performances, the team management will judge if they can fit into the playing XI.