Ahead of the preparations for the 2024 T20 World Cup, England has announced their women's cricket team for the upcoming series against Pakistan. However, their senior players Nat Sciver-Brunt and Tammy Beaumont have been left out due to poor performance. On the other hand, Pakistan's women's team has restructured their selection with a seven-member committee and no chief selector. The team is set to face off against West Indies in a limited-overs series at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
England and Pakistan Women's Cricket Teams Gear Up for T20 World Cup
In preparation for the 2024 T20 World Cup, England has revealed its women's cricket team阵容 for the upcoming series against Pakistan. While senior players Nat Sciver-Brunt and Tammy Beaumont were omitted due to poor recent performances, Pakistan's women's team has implemented significant changes in its selection process.
England's Senior Players Omitted
Nat Sciver-Brunt, England's captain, and Tammy Beaumont, a key batter, were both left out of the team for the upcoming series against Pakistan. The decision was made based on their recent performances, which have been below their usual high standards.
Despite their absence, England remains a formidable team, led by all-rounder Alice Capsey and batter Sophia Dunkley. The team will be looking to rebound from recent disappointment in the Commonwealth Games, where they failed to medal.
Pakistan's Selection Restructure
Pakistan's women's cricket team has undergone a major restructuring of its selection process. A seven-member committee has been formed, with no chief selector. The committee includes former captain Urooj Mumtaz and current player Nida Dar.
The aim of the restructure is to improve transparency and accountability in the selection process. Pakistan will be hoping that the new committee can help the team improve its performance, which has been disappointing in recent years.
Upcoming Series between England and Pakistan
England and Pakistan will face off in a three-match T20I series, scheduled to take place in Karachi from December 1 to 4. The series will serve as both teams' preparation for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Pakistan will be looking to upset the higher-ranked England team and build momentum ahead of their upcoming limited-overs series against the West Indies. Meanwhile, England will be eager to regain their form and demonstrate their status as one of the favorites for the T20 World Cup.
FAQs
1. Who is the captain of the England women's cricket team? Answer: Alice Capsey
2. Why were Nat Sciver-Brunt and Tammy Beaumont omitted from the England squad? Answer: Due to poor recent performances
3. Who is the head of Pakistan's women's cricket team selection committee? Answer: There is no chief selector; the committee is led by Urooj Mumtaz
4. Where will the T20I series between England and Pakistan take place? Answer: National Bank Stadium, Karachi
5. When will the 2024 T20 World Cup take place? Answer: Date and location to be announced
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