New Delhi: The England Cricket Board has announced a 15-member team for the women’s Test match to be played against India next month. This match is going to be special in many ways, because for the first time a women’s test match will be held at the prestigious ground of Lord’s. This historic occasion is being considered an important step towards the development of women’s cricket.

This four-day test match will start from July 10 at the famous Lord’s ground in London. England will be captained in the match by Nat Sciver-Brunt, who will be seen leading the team for the first time in Test cricket. This match will also be special for cricket lovers because many players may get a chance to start their Test career during this period.

Many young players may get the opportunity to make test debut

The announced team of England includes some names who have represented the country in the limited overs format so far, but are waiting to step into Test cricket. Alice Capsey, Tilly Courteney-Coleman and Mady Villiers are among those players who can get a Test cap for the first time.

Apart from this, Grace Potts and Ellie Threlkeld have also got a place in the team. If he is included in the final eleven, it will be the first match of his international career. In such a situation, this match is going to be memorable for many young players.

Important opportunity for women’s cricket

Managing Director of England Women’s Cricket, Clare Connor has described this match as an important occasion in the history of women’s cricket. She believes that organizing the women’s Test match at a prestigious ground like Lord’s is a proof of the growing popularity and development of the game.

She said that Test cricket is a rare and challenging format for women players, in which it is a matter of pride to represent the country. According to him, this experience will be memorable for the lifetime for the players playing Test for the first time at Lord’s.

Experienced players will also be monitored

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt recently struggled with injury, but despite this she has been included in the team. England will have big expectations from him. Former captain Heather Knight is also a part of the team and will be seen guiding the young players with her experience.

This match between India and England is not just a test match, but is being seen as a new chapter in the history of women’s cricket. Organizing the Women’s Test for the first time at Lord’s is being considered a symbol of the growing identity and popularity of the game.

England women’s team: Nate Sciver-Brunt (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Tilly Courteney-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filler, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Grace Potts, Ellie Threlkeld, Mady Villiers and Issie Wong.