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Sophie Ecclestone Returns for India Series
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England welcomes back spinner Sophie Ecclestone.
Quick read: England has recalled spinner Sophie Ecclestone for the T20 series against India, following her recovery from injury. She replaces Sarah Glenn in the squad, emphasizing depth within the team's spin options. The series starts on June 28, leading up to the ODI World Cup later this year.
Recall for India Series
England has announced the reintegration of left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone for the upcoming five-match T20 series against India. This change comes after she took a break from playing to prioritize her well-being and to recover from a quadriceps injury.
Injury Recovery
The 26-year-old bowler from Lancashire missed recent T20 and ODI victories against the West Indies as she focused on healing from a knee injury sustained at the Women’s Premier League in India earlier this year. Before her absence, she played in two one-day matches and six T20s for Lancashire.
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Previous Absences
The India series will be Ecclestone's first appearance for England since the Ashes series against Australia in January, during which she opted not to participate in a television interview after raising concerns regarding team fitness in prior tournaments.
Squad Changes
Currently ranked fourth in the ICC T20 bowler standings, Ecclestone takes the place of leg-spinner Sarah Glenn in a revised 14-player squad. The head coach highlighted the depth of talent within the spin department while suggesting that Glenn's absence opens the door for her to play competitive matches at club level.
Upcoming Match Schedule
The T20 match series is scheduled from June 28 to July 12, concluding with three one-day internationals starting July 16. This series serves as a precursor to the 50-over World Cup later in the year, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
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