Eight Uncapped Players Given Opportunity to Impress in England Intra-squad Series

Pretoria will host a rescheduled England Women’s intra-squad preparation camp from 10-27 March after the original Abu Dhabi venue was ruled out by the ongoing political situation in the Middle East, with eight uncapped players named among the 30 travellers hoping to force their way into Nat Sciver-Brunt’s T20 World Cup plans.

The uncapped octet – Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens, Alexa Stonehouse, Davina Perrin, Rhianna Southby and Ellie Threlkeld – have been split between two 15-player squads that will contest competitive fixtures designed to replicate tournament pressure only three months before England open the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on 12 June.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will skipper Team Brittin, a side named in honour of World Cup-winning legend Jan Brittin and coached by Jon JJ Lewis. Vice-captain Charlie Dean will lead Team Heyhoe Flint, named after another home-World-Cup-winning icon, Rachael Heyhoe Flint, with Luke Williams taking coaching duties. Head Coach Charlotte Edwards will oversee both groups as selectors run the rule over every member of the enlarged party.

Edwards stressed that the series represents a level playing field for established names and newcomers alike. “This is a big opportunity for every player involved to put their hand up and demonstrate that they’re an invaluable part of our World Cup plans,” she said. “It’s the same chance for every player, whether they’re new to the team or they’ve played 100 games. We want to use this series as a chance to stretch ourselves and put ourselves under pressure in competitive match situations.”

The tour follows two earlier 2025 training camps in Oman and Stellenbosch that concentrated on core skills, and Edwards believes the step up to match intensity is timely. “Adding a more competitive element is our next step and I’m really pleased with how the group is coming along ahead of a massive summer,” she added.

England’s World Cup campaign will climax at Lord’s on 5 July, with every game live on Sky Sports Cricket and available to stream contract-free via NOW.