England Women unveil Women’s Ashes 2025 teams for tour of Australia

England Women have officially announced their squads for the long-awaited 2025 Ashes of women series in Australiamarking a significant moment in women’s cricket. As the team prepares to regain the Ashes, they will compete in a multi-format series consisting of three One Day Internationals (ODIs), three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and a four-day Test match.

A new dawn for the women of England

Under the leadership of heather knightThe England women’s team will embark on a challenging tour starting on 2 January 2025. The team features a mix of experienced players and new talent, with four potential debutants: Freya Kempspinner Linsey Smithwicketkeeper-batsman Bess Heathand closer Ryana MacDonald-Gay. This combination is set to provide experience and youthful energy as they aim to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015.

The upcoming series is particularly notable as it includes a day-night Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which will conclude the multi-format series. This change in format highlights the evolution of women’s cricket and its growing prominence on the international stage.

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The path to recover the ashes for England

England will begin their campaign with a warm-up match against a XI of the Governor General on January 9, 2025, before diving into the ODIs from January 12. Matches will be held at several iconic venues, including North Sydney Oval and Junction Oval in Melbourne. T20 matches will follow, culminating in the Test match starting on January 30.

head coach jon lewis in a press release from ECB He expressed confidence in the balance of his team and stated: “We have named balanced squads for this Ashes series, with a good mix of youth and experience. Ashes series are always special. We want to get there, play our way and we are excited about the challenges ahead.”.

In the previous Ashes series held in England in 2023, Australia emerged victorious in the Test match at Trent Bridge, while England claimed victory in both white-ball formats. This resulted in an aggregate tie of eight points each.

England squads for Ashes 2025

England Women’s ODI Team: 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’s T20 Team: 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’s Test Team: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge

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