Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Lauren Bell are among the England players due to feature in the Women's Big Bash League, live on Sky Sports.
As the finest white-ball players in men's cricket compete in the 50-over World Cup, many of the best in the women's game are about to embark on some T20 fun in the Big Bash League. Reigning champions Adelaide Strikers get their title defence under way against Melbourne Stars on Saturday, with the tournament beginning on Thursday as Stars take on Sydney Sixers, live on Sky.
Sciver-Brunt was not included in the WBBL draft, at which she would have been a retention pick for Stars, with the England and Wales Cricket Board reportedly not making her available due to her knee issues. However, the 31-year-old's fitness has significantly improved and she will now replace England team-mate Danni Wyatt at Scorchers, with Wyatt withdrawing due to fatigue. Lanning said of the Sciver-Brunt situation: ' pretty disappointed actually.
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