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Sophie Ecclestone in England squad for tour of India following surgery

England have announced their squads for next month's tour of India and have included Sophie Ecclestone who has recovered from injury. 

Sophie Ecclestone
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Ecclestone suffered a dislocated shoulder in the warm-up ahead of Manchester Originals' game against Southern Brave in The Hundred in August and underwent surgery early in September.

The 24-year-old, who is the world number one bowler in one-day internationals, has been named in both the T20 and Test match squads for England's first tour of India since 2019.

Heather Knight's side will hold a two-week training camp in Oman before playing four T20 internationals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting on December 6.

The four-day Test gets under way at the DY Patil Stadium on December 14.

Wicketkeeper Bess Heath has also been selected in both squads after making her senior debut in the one-day international against Sri Lanka in September.

Tammy Beaumont is in the Test match squad but has again been left out of the T20 group, despite making 118 from 61 balls in The Hundred this summer.

All-rounder Alice Capsey is in line to earn her first Test cap, but there is no place in either squad for fast bowler Issy Wong, who struggled with her run-up and rhythm in the summer.

Wong bowled three front-foot no-balls and a wide in a 10-ball first over in the second T20 against Sri Lanka and was then hit for three fours in her second over after being brought back with the visitors needing 13 to win.

Speaking about the squads, head coach Jon Lewis said: "We have a nice blend of youth and experience.

"It's an exciting squad and a group that is ready to take on the challenge of what will be a really tough series in India.

"We haven't toured India for a number of years. We have players who have experienced playing in the Women's Premier League but many haven't played international cricket there before.

"Playing in Indian conditions is great preparation for our next two World Cups in the subcontinent and will be an amazing learning opportunity for both the players and the staff.

"We respect the Indian team and are really looking forward to the challenge."


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