England take on the White Ferns in five shortest-form matches.
Heather Knight admitted the “bigger picture” of the looming Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh will influence her thinking during England’s series against New Zealand.
“We’ve got a bigger picture with the World Cup coming up,” Knight said. “This series is a real chance to hone in on our preparations and try to get the team and individuals in the best place possible. “We’re going to have that mantra to try and prepare as if we’re playing in Bangladesh and try things out regardless of what the conditions are here.”England already have an ace up their sleeve ahead of their trip to the subcontinent in the autumn in slow left-armer Sophie Ecclestone, the top-ranked ODI and T20 bowler in the world.
But with Beaumont pigeon-holed as an opener in T20s, Sophia Dunkley’s ability to bat anywhere in the top-seven led to her selection as Knight prizes versatility ahead of a crucial next few months.
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