Freya Kemp will return to the England women’s team for the upcoming Vitality IT20 and Metro Bank ODI series against Pakistan after the white-ball squad was confirmed on Friday.
Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has been named again after returning to the New Zealand senior squad for the IT20 series, which begins with Heather Knight’s side at Edgbaston on Saturday 11 May. After a three-match IT20 series, England play in front of nearly 20,000 fans heading into the IT20 Women’s Ashes in July 2023.
They then travel to Northampton’s County Ground before finishing in Headingley, all live Sky Sports.
The series is immediately followed by three ODIs against the same opponents in Derby, Taunton and Chelmsford, live Sky Sports.
Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has been selected again, having played against New Zealand
England beat New Zealand 4-1 in March and 2-1 last month.
Head coach Jon Lewis said, “We are very excited to start the summer in our hometown. It’s great to start summer sports right here in our hometown.
“Edgbaston is an incredible place to play cricket, the atmosphere is always special and it will be a great occasion. I know the team are looking forward to playing at stadiums across the country throughout the series. We play in front of our fans.
“Following last year’s Ashes success, it’s great to see the England men’s and women’s teams competing together again.
Heather Knight’s side will take on Pakistan on Saturday 11 May, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 2pm
“These two series against Pakistan give us an opportunity to build, develop and ensure we are in the best possible position for the World Cup in Bangladesh in September.
“We are keen to ensure wherever possible that all players in contention for the World Cup squad have the opportunity to play cricket this summer so that their performance can help secure a place in the Bangladesh team.”
England Women’s Vibrant IT20 Line-up
Heather Knight (C; Western Storm), Lauren Bell (Southern Vipers), Maya Buzier (Southern Vipers), Alice Capsey (Southeastern Stars), Charlie Dean (Southern Vipers), Sophie Ecclestone (Thunder), Lauren Filler (Western Storm), Danielle Gibson (Western Storm), Sarah Glenn (Flames), Beth Heath (Northern Diamonds), Amy Jones (Central Sparks), Freya Kemp (Southern Vipers), Nat Silverbrent (Flames), Lindsay Smith (Southern Vipers)), Danielle Wyatt ( Southern Vipers)
England Women’s Capital Bank ODI Line-up
Heather Knight (C; Western Storm), Tammy Beaumont (Flames), Lauren Bell (Southern Vipers), Maya Buchier (Southern Vipers), Alice Capsi (Southeast Stars), Kate Cross (Thunder), Charlie Dean (Southern Vipers), Sophie Ecclestone (Thunder), Lauren Filler (Western Storm), Sarah Glenn (Flames), Amy Jones (Central Sparks), Nat Silverbrent (Flames), Danielle Wyatt (Southern Vipers)
Women’s Vitality IT20 Series vs Pakistan – Live on Sky Sports
May 11: 1st Women’s IT20 – Edgbaston, Birmingham, 2:30pm
May 17: Second Women’s IT20 – The County Ground, Northampton, 6.30pm
May 19: 3rd Women’s IT20 – Headingley, Leeds, 1pm
Women’s Metro Bank One-Day International Series vs Pakistan – Live on Sky Sports
May 23: 1st Women’s One-Day International – Derby Incola County Stadium, 1pm
May 26: Second Women’s One-Day International – Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, 11am
May 29: Third Women’s One-Day International – Crowder County Stadium, Chelmsford, 1pm
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