Nat_Sciver-Brunt (PC: England_Cricket) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test against India, which is scheduled to begin on July 10. This highly anticipated fixture will mark a milestone for women’s cricket, as it will be the first-ever women’s Test match to be played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. White-ball captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the national side in a Test match for the first time.

The squad strikes a notable balance between experienced veterans such as Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones, and exciting young talent, with five uncapped players selected for the fixture: Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mady Villiers, Grace Potts and Ellie Threlkeld. Additionally, Potts and Threlkeld are yet to make their international debuts and will be aiming for their first appearances for England. To accommodate the new faces, several players from the squad that faced Australia in 2024–25 have been left out, including Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean and Kate Cross.

Commenting on the new-look squad, Clare Connor, ECB Managing Director of Women’s Cricket, said: “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. “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 squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), 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 and Issy Wong. The post appeared first on .