England turn to young all-rounder amid injury concerns
Alice Capsey has been drafted into the England Women’s T20I squad for their upcoming three-match series against South Africa.
The 20-year-old has been called up as a precautionary measure following minor injury concerns within the squad.
Capsey, who has been showcasing her talent in the Women’s Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades, will join the team in South Africa today.
Capsey has had quite an outing in the eight games in the WBBL so far, managing 72 runs and 13 wickets with a five-for to her name, and is placed third on the top wicket-takers this season.
The three-match T20I series against the Proteas is scheduled to start at the Buffalo Park Stadium on Sunday, 24 November.
England will play three T20Is and as many ODIs before playing a historic four-day Test match on the tour. England's international in South Africa will take place from November 24 to December 18.
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England Women T20I Squad:
Heather Knight (C), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey
T20I Series Fixtures:
1st T20I - Sunday, November 24, Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London
2nd T20I - Wednesday, November 27, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
3rd T20I - Saturday, November 30, SuperSport Park, Centurion