Sunrisers spinner Mady Villiers has been named in England’s squad for their upcoming tour of Ireland in September.
The 26-year-old has taken 26 wickets so far this summer for Sunrisers across the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Charlotte Edwards Cup, and claimed figures of 4/36 in our win over Northern Diamonds in Chelmsford yesterday.
Villiers has previously played 17 IT20s for England, taking 14 wickets – with best figures of 3/10. This will be her first involvement with the national side in three years when New Zealand visited our shores in 2021.
England will play three One-Day Internationals in Belfast, with the series starting on Saturday 7th September. This will be followed by two IT20s in Dublin which will serve as preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup which will be held in the UAE from early October.
Director of England Women’s Cricket, Jonathan Finch said: “Following a busy period we are looking forward to finishing off our summer with the tour to Ireland.
“The squad has an exciting mix of experienced international players, those that are returning to a squad having played previously and those yet to take their first steps on the international stage. This is a strong squad made up of many players that have grown from being part of a strengthening domestic game."
“The growing complexity and challenges of managing year-round playing calendars for our international players presents an opportunity for those that have been pushing for selection to be challenged on the international stage.
“Ireland Women are coming off the back of a significant series win against Sri Lanka and this, mixed with playing away from home, will pose a significant challenge.
“It’s always a special moment to see players make their debut and seven could do so on this tour.”
ENGLAND SQUAD TO TOUR IRELAND:
Kate Cross (Thunder/Captain)
Georgia Adams (Southern Vipers/IT20 only)
Hollie Armitage (Northern Diamonds)
Hannah Baker (Central Sparks)
Tammy Beaumont (Blaze)
Georgia Davis (Central Sparks/ODI only)
Lauren Filer (Western Storm)
Mahika Gaur (Thunder/IT20 only)
Bess Heath (Northern Diamonds/ODI only)
Freya Kemp (Southern Vipers/ODI only)
Emma Lamb (Thunder/ODI only)
Ryana MacDonald-Gay (South East Stars)
Charis Pavely (Central Sparks/IT20 only)
Paige Scholfield (South East Stars)
Seren Smale (Thunder/IT20 only)
Bryony Smith (South East Stars)
Mady Villiers (Sunrisers)
Issy Wong (Central Sparks)
IRELAND V ENGLAND TOUR SCHEDULE
ODI SERIES
Saturday 7th September – 1st ODI – Stormont, Belfast
Monday 9th September – 2nd ODI – Stormont, Belfast
Wednesday 11th September – 3rd ODI – Stormont, Belfast
IT20 Series
Saturday 14th September – 1st IT20 – Castle Avenue, Dublin
Sunday 15th September – 2nd IT20 – Castle Avenue, Dublin
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