England teenagers Capsey, Kemp earn first ODI call-ups
England teenagers Alice Capsey (left) and Freya Kemp
England teenagers Alice Capsey (left) and Freya Kemp

ENGLAND teenagers, Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp, have earned their first one-day international call-ups for the three-match series against India.
Capsey, 18, hit an unbeaten 38 as England won the Twenty20 series 2-1.

India won the second T20 game despite Kemp, (17) smashing an unbeaten 51 off 37 balls for her maiden half-century.
“Sometimes when you’re missing big name players, other players step up and take their chance and I felt we really did that,” said coach Lisa Keightley.

“It’s a young group but they worked tremendously hard and showed their skill and resilience to get over the line.”
A 15-strong squad has been named for the three-match ODI series, which will be England’s first fixtures in the new ICC Women’s Championship cycle, with points leading to qualification for the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2025.

Amy Jones will continue to lead the side in the absence of Heather Knight and Nat Sciver, with Sophie Ecclestone her vice-captain.
“Amy did a great job as captain and she was ably supported by Sophie so we want them to carry on what they’ve been doing,” Keightley added.

“It’s another big series, especially with points counting towards ICC Women’s World Cup qualification, and with the summer ending at Lord’s there’s a lot to be excited about.”
The series begins at Hove this Sunday and continues at Canterbury on September 21 before finishing at Lord’s on Saturday, September 24.

Squad: Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Alice Davidson-Richards, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Freya Kemp, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt (BBC Sport)

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