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Charlotte Edwards struck 123 from 104 balls and Anya Shrubsole returned outstanding figures of 5-5 as England women breezed past New Zealand emerging players in their opening tour match.
The ECB has collaborated with Marylebone Cricket Club to enhance and expand the MCC Women’s Young Cricketers programme. Fourteen players have been chosen for the 2012 intake.
England women not only want to preserve their top one-day international ranking in New Zealand, they want to extend their lead according to Jenny Gunn.
Coach Mark Lane is hoping to discover his best XI ahead of an important 18 months when England women take on New Zealand later this month.
Heather Knight is hoping to earn a place in England’s Twenty20 set-up by impressing on the upcoming trip to New Zealand. The tour consists of five Twenty20s and three one-day internationals.
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