The selectors today announced a 14-player squad for the forthcoming tour of England.
The series kicks off with the first of three Twenty20 matches against England on June 29. This is followed by a single One-Day International against Ireland, a 50-over match against the England Academy, finishing with a five match One-Day International series against the world champion England team.
Aimee Watkins (Captain) - Central Hinds
Suzie Bates (Vice captain) - Otago Sparks
Erin Bermingham - Canterbury Magicians
Kate Broadmore - Central Hinds
Nicola Browne - Northern Spirit
Sophie Devine - Wellington Blaze
Natalie Dodd - Northern Spirit
Lucy Doolan - Wellington Blaze
Maria Fahey - Canterbury Magicians
Sara McGlashan - Central Hinds
Liz Perry - Wellington Blaze
Rachel Priest - Central Hinds
Sian Ruck - Wellington Blaze
Amy Satterthwaite - Canterbury Magicians
White Ferns coach and selector, Gary Stead, said: “We have kept faith in the same 14 players who recently reached the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies.
“The squad features a nice blend of youth and experience and this tour will be used to look at developing some of the new players into important roles.
“This group is versatile and provides plenty of cover for the different conditions we are likely to encounter in England.
“As part of the selection succession planning in leadership positions Suzie Bates will replace Amy Satterthwaite as vice-captain.”
