England have given Ryana MacDonald-Gay, a seamer from South East Stars, her first senior call-up for the ODI series against New Zealand, before the first match at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.
MacDonald-Gay, aged 20, has played for England Under-19s and England A and is currently the second highest wicket-taker in the current Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy season, with 12 wickets at an average of 11.75 and a top performance of 5 for 31 in four matches.
Here’s what head coach John Lewis said
Due to some minor injuries in the 14-player squad, head coach Jon Lewis has included her as a backup, and she will link up with the team in Durham on Tuesday.
“Ryana has been a standout bowler in domestic 50-over cricket and had a good 50-over tour of New Zealand with our England A team,” Lewis said.
“We have brought her in at this point as we have a couple of niggles in the squad. We have been really impressed with her skill level and accuracy.” John said.
“She is an exciting young talent and we look forward to having her in the squad.” He added.
England squad for the ODI series against New Zealand:
England ODI squad: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt.The first match between the England and New Zealand women will take place on 26 June in Durham, the second match will be on 30 June in Worcester while the third ODI will be on 3 July in Bristol.
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