England Women have officially announced their highly anticipated lineup 2025 Ash Female series in Australiawhich marks a pivotal moment in women's cricket. As the team prepares to retake the Ashes, it will compete in a series of events that include three One Day Internationals (ODIs), three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and a four-day Test match.
The new age of English women
Under the leadership of Heather KnightThe England Women's team will begin a difficult journey that will begin on January 2, 2025. The team has experienced players and new talents, which can consist of four: all players. Freya Kempspinner Linsey Smithbatsman-wicketkeeper Bess Heathand seamer Ryan MacDonald-Gay. This combination is designed to provide knowledge and youthful energy as they aim to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015.
The upcoming series is notable as it includes a day-night Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which will complete the multi-match series. This change reflects the evolution of women's cricket and its popularity in the international game.
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The way to bring the Ashes to England
England will start their campaign with a warm-up game against the Governor General's XI on January 9, 2025, before jumping into the ODIs from January 12. The matches will be played at various famous venues, including the North Sydney Oval and the Junction Oval in Melbourne. The T20 matches will follow, culminating in the Tests starting on January 30.
Head coach John Lewis in the media released from The price of the ECB expressed confidence in his team's success, saying, “We have named the right teams for the Ashes series, with good youth and experience. Ash series is always special. We want to go there, play our way, and we're all excited about the challenges ahead“.
In the previous Ashes series held in England in 2023, Australia won the Test match at Trent Bridge, while England won in both white-ball formats. This resulted in a total of eight points.
England squads for Ashes 2025
England Women ODI Squad: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren BellMaia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
England Women T20 Squad: Heather Knight (c), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
England Women Test Squad: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Ryanna MacDonald-Gay, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
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