The England all-rounder Alice Capsey will likely be given each and every alternative to end up her health for subsequent month’s Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.
Capsey has been incorporated in Jon Lewis’s 15-strong squad for the event within the hope she will get well from the damaged collarbone sustained within the opening ODI towards the West Indies closing month.
The 18-year-old from Surrey was once awarded her first central England contract in November in a step forward 2022 that still noticed her shortlisted for the ICC girls’s rising cricketer of the 12 months award.
“We hope Alice is fit enough, she’s worked incredibly hard alongside the medical staff to get to this point and we’ll give her every chance,” Lewis stated.
“But as we saw in the Caribbean, the depth of talent and skill in the squad is growing fast and winning tournaments is about everyone collectively embracing the moment and enjoying the journey.”
Seam bowler Kate Cross has been added to the squad that swept apart the West Indies and may just make her first T20 look for England since 2019, whilst Issy Wong and Danielle Gibson will likely be provide as touring reserves.
“It’s always exciting to name a World Cup squad and there’s a great deal of talent in this group,” Lewis stated.
“We noticed a large number of excellent issues within the West Indies and a large number of growth round transferring our mindset as a crew. I’m excited to peer how we take that into the problem of an international event.”
England open the World Cup towards the West Indies in Paarl on 11 February and feature been drawn in a gaggle that still contains India, Pakistan and Ireland. The protecting champions, Australia, are stable favorites to retain their crown.