England Women name squad for historic Test against India at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
England's women's cricket team has announced a 15-player squad for their inaugural Test match against India, set to begin on July 10 at Lord's. The squad features five uncapped players, including all-rounder Alice Capsey, who is expected to make her debut. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the team, if fit, after recovering from a calf strain sustained during the ongoing T20 World Cup. Among the notable omissions are Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, and Ryana MacDonald-Gay, all of whom participated in the previous Test against Australia. The match represents a significant moment for women's cricket at a historic venue.
- •England's Test against India starts July 10 at Lord's.
- •Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the squad, pending fitness.
- •Alice Capsey is one of five debutants named.
- •Notable omissions include Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
- •This is England's first women's Test match at Lord's.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — England Women Unveil Squad for India Test, Three Players Left Out
"England's women's cricket team has unveiled a 15-player squad for their historic maiden Test at Lord's against India. The team features five debutants, including exciting all-rounder Alice Capsey. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the side, fitness permitting, for the four-day match commencing July 10th, promising a memorable occasion for the sport.
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