Charlie Dean has been named to lead the England Women’s side in the upcoming three‑match One Day International series against Ireland in September. Dean first took on the captaincy duties earlier in the season when she stepped in for Nat Sciver‑Brunt, who was sidelined with an injury during the New Zealand ODI series.
This appointment gives Dean the chance to cap off the summer with three additional ODIs under her leadership. Both Sciver‑Brunt and Danni Wyatt‑Hodge have been omitted from the squad as the board focuses on "managing fitness and recovery" for the veteran players.
In the same vein, specialist bowler Sophie Ecclestone and all‑rounder Lauren Bell were also left out, creating space for a broader pool of talent to be assessed in the 50‑over format. With Amy Jones unavailable, the wicket‑keeping responsibilities fall to Alice Capsey, who will also contribute with the bat. The decision to leave out five senior internationals is part of a deliberate strategy to "widen and deepen the pool of players for England Women in ODI cricket," according to the selectors.
Dean’s 15‑player roster blends seasoned campaigners with a handful of newcomers eager to make their mark at the highest level. The only two uncapped names are seam bowler Grace Potts and keeper‑batter Kira Chathli, both of whom have already been involved in England squads earlier in the summer and are now poised for their first full international appearance.
Joining them is all‑rounder Charis Pavely, a regular in the England A side who has featured in two Twenty20 Internationals but is still awaiting an ODI debut. Returning after a lengthy rehabilitation from a lower‑back injury sustained last year is Ryana MacDonald‑Gay, who will be looking to re‑establish herself in the senior set‑up. The squad also includes eight players who were part of the England team that finished as runners‑up in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Among them is left‑arm spinner Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, who will be hoping to build on the two ODI caps she earned against New Zealand earlier in the season. Head coach Charlotte Edwards highlighted the significance of the series, saying, "It has been an incredible summer for women's cricket already, and these three Metro Bank ODI matches against Ireland make up an important series for us to complete our summer. The focus has rightly been on T20 cricket for much of this year, but with a memorable run to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final now behind us, this is a chance for players to display their 50‑over skills and bank some valuable experience for the future." Edwards added that the series offers a platform for emerging talent: "We have plenty of exciting and talented cricketers in our game and this is an opportunity for some of them to push themselves further forward by hopefully contributing to England victories and putting pressure on future selection." The line‑up for the series reads as follows: Maia Bouchier (Hampshire), Alice Capsey (Surrey), Kira Chathli (Surrey), Tilly Corteen‑Coleman (Surrey), Charlie Dean (c) (Somerset), Sophia Dunkley (Surrey), Lauren Filer (Durham), Dani Gibson (Somerset), Jodi Grewcock (Essex), Freya Kemp (Hampshire), Ryana MacDonald‑Gay (Surrey), Charis Pavely (Warwickshire), Grace Potts (Lancashire), Mady Villiers (Durham) and Issy Wong (Warwickshire). The fixtures are scheduled as follows: September 1 at Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester (1 pm), September 3 at The OurCoop County Ground, Derby (1 pm) and September 6 at New Road, Worcester (10:30 am).
These matches will be streamed on the NOW platform, and fans can also follow live scores, listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, and download the Sky Sports app for up‑to‑date coverage. The board encourages viewers to use the Chrome browser for optimal video playback. The series not only serves as a competitive showdown but also as a vital development window for England Women’s cricket, allowing a blend of experience and fresh talent to gel ahead of future international commitments.