Capsey & Kemp in England Women's Commonwealth Games squad

Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp have been selected in England Women's T20 squad for this summer's Commonwealth Games to be hosted in Birmingham.

There are first international call-ups for teenagers Capsey and Kemp, while Issy Wong will get a chance to represent her country in her home city - having been named in England's T20 squad for the first time.

"We've picked what we think is our best T20 squad. We've got one eye on taking our T20 game forward, but we do believe this squad gives us the best chance of success in the Commonwealth Games - and that's something to be really excited by," said head coach Lisa Keightley.

"T20 cricket and women's cricket in general is evolving all the time - and in order to put ourselves in a position to win global tournaments we have to move forward with it, be aggressive, be dynamic and part of our selection is about embracing that. Similarly we have selected players who are flexible, adaptable, fit in a number of roles and give us the most options for individual match-ups.

"It's really exciting that we've got so much competition for places. Obviously, it's hard for those that miss out, it's never nice to not be selected in a squad, but we're not accustomed to having to make such difficult decisions and they are part of the game and an indication of how much the game is progressing.

"We now have players across the domestic game putting their hand up for selection, which is testament to the regional game, and we have real strength in depth, and that's so important."

Heather Knight (Western Storm, captain)

Maia Bouchier (Southern Vipers)

Katherine Brunt (Northern Diamonds)

Alice Capsey (South East Stars)

Kate Cross (Thunder)

Freya Davies (South East Stars)

Sophia Dunkley (South East Stars)

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