Players Showing Promising Form in County Matches, Earning Potential England Call-Ups
Ready to Meet England Women's New Squad Members?
Coming off a challenging winter, England Women's head coach Charlotte Edwards is set to announce her first squad for the white-ball series against West Indies next week. With a new era under captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Edwards at the helm, there's a sense of excitement and anticipation.
While it's unlikely that Edwards will shake things up drastically, there are some spots up for grabs, and a few decisions to make. The start of the new county season has sparked rumors about potential recalls and maiden call-ups.
Here are five players worthy of consideration:
Emily Arlott
Warwickshire all-rounder Emily Arlott could be just the ticket for the T20I lineup. With Dani Gibson dealing with a back injury, Arlott, who's taken 12 wickets in the One Day Cup and scored a hundred against Essex, steps forward as a strong contender. Although she's been in England squads before (like when she was part of the Test and ODI squads against India in 2021), she's yet to make her international debut. Even if she doesn't take the field, her versatility as an all-rounder might warrant her a spot in at least one of the squads.
Emma Lamb
The question of England's opening pair raises its head once more, with numerous contenders poised to secure their place in the lineup. Maia Bouchier's impressive county form and Amy Jones's move up to open for The Blaze could reshuffle the order.
Another option is Emma Lamb, who's been absent from England's XI for the past couple of years after playing all formats between 2022 and 2024. Still, Lamb, who's started the season with an unbeaten 130 and three wickets against The Blaze, might earn an ODI spot at the top of the order.
Alice Davidson-Richards
Another player seemingly overlooked by England, despite her Test century in her only international cap, is Alice Davidson-Richards. England's middle-order is tough to crack, but Charlotte Edwards might have a fresh vision for the batting order and make room for another all-rounder like Davidson-Richards, who averages 80.66 in the One Day Cup and scored a century in Surrey's last game against Lancashire.
Ella McCaughan
A wildcard contender is 22-year-old Ella McCaughan. Struggling to find a regular spot in The Vipers side, she's had great success with Hampshire after Danni Wyatt-Hodge's departure. Scoring a century against a formidable Lancashire bowling attack, she's also picked up two half-centuries in other matches.
Rhianna Southby
A long-shot but intriguing pick could be wicket-keeper Rhianna Southby. Though selectors have held back on her selection due to her inconsistent batting, her impressive keeping abilities are well-known. Promoted to No.5 for the first match of the season, she scored an innings-saving 72 amid a dramatic collapse. It's possible that Edwards, who was instrumental in bringing Southby to Hampshire during her tenure as coach, could consider a specialist keeper, especially if Amy Jones moves to the top of the order.
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- The speculation surrounding Emily Arlott's potential inclusion in the England Women's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies has heightened, given her impressive performances in the One Day Cup and her versatility as an all-rounder.
- Squad selections for the England Women's team have been a topic of discussion, with Emma Lamb, another all-rounder, emerging as a contender for an ODI spot, especially considering her impressive form at the beginning of the new county season.
- Squad announcements for the England Women's team are imminent, and there is a possibility that Alice Davidson-Richards, who has averaged over 80 in the One Day Cup and recently scored a century for Surrey, could find a place in the squad, shaking up the middle-order.
