Yorkshire’s Katherine Brunt remains unavailable for selection through the injury sustained to her back in February 2007. Fellow pace-bowler Lynsey Askew is also unavailable due to an injury to her finger.
Charlotte Edwards will lead the fifteen-strong squad as they contest the Ashes as well as a Twenty20 and an ODI series against Australia followed by a whirlwind tour of New Zealand comprising five ODIs in eight days.
Edwards said: “This squad is a great blend of youth and experience with nine from the victorious 2005 Ashes team travelling to Australia. This demonstrates continuity in selection, which is excellent preparation as we look ahead to the World Cup in 2009. It’s going to be a tough tour this winter, but we definitely have the talent to challenge both Australia and New Zealand. “
Dobson added:” Steph Davies will be a great asset to the squad. She has been performing consistently in the LV County Championships and Super 4s for the past few seasons as well as for the England Development side. She offers us additional depth in our batting and bowling departments and it’ll be a great opportunity for her to show what she can do at the next level.
“Rosalie has put in a lot of hours to improve her action and her batting and we’re happy with the development. She’s great to have in the squad and we’re all confident she’ll have a good tour.”
Squad:
| Name | County | Date of Birth |
| Charlotte Edwards (capt) | Kent | 17/12/1979 |
| Caroline Atkins | Sussex | 13/01/1981 |
| Rosalie Birch | Sussex | 06/12/1983 |
| Holly Colvin (Australia leg) | Sussex | 07/09/1989 |
| Stephanie Davies | Somerset | 21/10/1987 |
| Lydia Greenway | Kent | 06/08/1985 |
| Isa Guha | Berkshire | 21/05/1985 |
| Jenny Gunn | Nottinghamshire | 09/05/1986 |
| Laura Marsh | Sussex | 05/12/1986 |
| Beth Morgan | Middlesex | 27/09/1981 |
| Charlotte Russell (New Zealand) | Sussex | 04/02/1988 |
| Nicola Shaw | Nottinghamshire | 30/12/1981 |
| Jane Smit | Nottinghamshire | 24/12/1972 |
| Claire Taylor | Berkshire | 25/09/1975 |
| Sarah Taylor | Sussex | 20/05/1989 |
Schedule:
January 21 England depart Heathrow
January 25 Tour Match England v Victoria Venue TBC
January 28 Tour Match England v Australia U21 Venue TBC
January 30 Tour Match England v Australia U21 Venue TBC
February 1 Twenty20 England v Australia Venue TBC
February 3 1st ODI England v Australia MCG
February 4 2nd ODI England v Australia MCG
February 7 3rd ODI England v Australia Drummoyne Oval
February 10 4th ODI England v Australia SCG
February 11 5th ODI England v Australia SCG
February 15 Test Match England v Australia Bradman Oval,Bowral
February 16 Day 2 England v Australia Bradman Oval,Bowral
February 17 Day 3 England v Australia Bradman Oval,Bowral
February 18 Day 4 England v Australia Bradman Oval,Bowral
February 20 England team depart for New Zealand
England team arrive Christchurch
February 22 Tour Match England v New Zealand A Lincoln
February 24 1st ODI England v New Zealand Lincoln University
February 25 2nd ODI England v New Zealand Lincoln University
February 28 3rd ODI England v New Zealand Lincoln University
March 2 4th ODI England v New Zealand Lincoln University
March 3 5th ODI England v New Zealand Lincoln University
March 5 England depart
