The women’s team of India and England are currently playing a 3-match T20I series in India. After the conclusion of the T20I series, they will play a one-off Test match at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai scheduled for December 14. Of the 3 T20 matches, one has already concluded in which England emerged victorious by a margin of 38 runs after India failed to post 197 runs under the allotted overs. The women’s team of England started with a great performance after batting first and restricted India at 159 runs. Now, all eyes are on the second T20I series which is scheduled for today i.e December 9.
Emma Lamb ruled out due to injury
However, in one of the remarkable incidents, England cricketer Emma Lamb has been withdrawn by the management as she witnessed a spine injury recently prompting the England Cricket Board to withdraw her from the one off Test match against India.
The 25-year old will be travelling back to her home country where she will see a spine doctor to check out the severity of her injury, taking proper medications as required before the condition turns even worse. The ECB revealed that at her place, Maia Bouchier is all set to join the squad with Kirstie Gordon. The England women’s team will be led by Heather Knight.
ECB’s statement
In an official statement released by the England Board, it confirmed Emma’s replacement with Maia Bouchier remarking “Emma Lamb has been withdrawn from the England Women Test squad to play India due to a back problem. Lamb has returned home to the UK, where she will see a spinal surgeon to determine the next steps.”
England’s Squad for One-off Test: Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Kirstie Gordon, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Heather Knight (captain), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt.
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