New Faces Join England Women’s Test Squad for Historic Lord’s Encounter

England Women have selected a 15‑player squad for next month’s one‑off Test against India at Lord’s, including five uncapped players.

Nat Sciver‑Brunt, currently overseeing England’s T20 World Cup campaign after a recurring calf strain, will captain the side for the historic first women’s Test at Lord’s, health permitting. The four‑day match is scheduled to begin on 10 July, five days after the World Cup final on the same ground.

Issy Wong, who made a single Test appearance in 2022, and two‑cap bowler Emma Lamb return to the mix. Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt‑Hodge and Ryana MacDonald‑Gay, who featured in England’s last Test against Australia at the MCG during the 2024‑25 Ashes, are omitted this time. Veteran batter Tammy Beaumont, who has not played for England in any format this summer, also makes the squad.

“We have selected a strong Test squad under the leadership of Nat Sciver‑Brunt for what will be another historic few days at Lord’s for women’s cricket,” said Clare Connor, ECB’s managing director of women’s cricket.

“Test cricket is a rare and wonderfully challenging experience in the women’s game and I know how proud our players are to represent England in this format. For the 11 women who will get the chance to be the first to enjoy that feeling at Lord’s, it will be a moment to savour.”

England Test squad: Nat Sciver‑Brunt (capt), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Grace Potts, Ellie Threlkeld, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong.

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