Dean Steps in to Captain England Against Ireland
Charlie Dean previously led England in Sciver-Brunt’s absence as selectors rested five senior players and named two uncapped players for the series.
- Next month, Charlie Dean will captain England for the three-match ODI series against Ireland, stepping in as Nat Sciver-Brunt manages her fitness and sits out the fixtures.
- Alongside Sciver-Brunt, senior players Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones, Sophie Ecclestone, and Lauren Bell have been given a break following a demanding summer that included the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.
- The 15-player squad features uncapped Lancashire seamer Grace Potts and Surrey wicketkeeper-batter Kira Chathli, while Ryana MacDonald-Gay returns after last featuring in the 2025 Ashes. Alice Capsey will take the gloves in Jones' absence.
- England head coach Charlotte Edwards called the series "an important series for us to complete our summer," noting it provides players a chance to "display their 50-over skills" and gain valuable experience.
- The matches are scheduled between September 1 and 6 at Leicester, Derby, and Worcester, offering younger squad members a platform to compete for future national selection.
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England Women squad for Ireland ODIs: Dean takes over from Sciver-Brunt as captain as senior players rested
Dean had previously taken over from Sciver-Brunt for the ODIs against New Zealand as she recovered from injury early in the summer, and captained England when she was ruled out with a calf injury during the T20 World Cup.
England hand Charlie Dean captaincy as star-studded squad named for Ireland ODIs
England have announced a strong 15-member squad for their three-match Women’s ODI series against Ireland in September, with Charlie Dean set to lead the side in the absence of regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. The all-rounder gets another chance to captain England after stepping in during the recent ODI series against... Read full article at CricketTimes.com
Charlie Dean has been named captain of England Women's team for the three-match ODI series against Ireland in September. Regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is unavailable due to fitness and recovery issues.
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