Ecclestone returns to England T20I squad against India

Sophie Ecclestone returns to the England set-up in a 14-member strong squad announced for their upcoming five-match T20I home series against India starting from June 28. Ecclestone is coming back off a break from cricket, she had taken earlier this month which saw her miss the recently concluded white-ball series against West Indies. Legspinner Sarah Glenn has been left out of the team due to Ecclestone's inclusion. Former captain Heather Knight also misses out with a hamstring injury she suffered in a T20I against the West Indies last month and Lauran Filer takes her place. The rest of the squad is on similar lines to that of the T20I squad which faced the West Indies last month. When asked about the selection of the squad, head coach Charlotte Edwards said that she was thrilled to have Ecclestone back in the team. She also said that facing India in a five-match series would help her team get better and get ready for a home T20 World Cup the following year. "We are extremely excited to take on India. "It'll be a huge test for us because they're one of the best sides in the world," Edwards stated. We will benefit greatly from playing five games against India in front of large crowds at excellent venues. With the countdown to the home ICC Women's T20 World Cup well and truly underway, this is a significant series for us. "We are excited to welcome Soph back to the group. It is wonderful to have her back. She has obvious qualities, and we will benefit from her. It does mean Sarah Glenn misses out, we are blessed with a strong group of spinners and we unfortunately can't play them all." England T20I Squad : Em Arlott , Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Issy Wong