Ecclestone to take temporary break from cricket
Experienced spinner Sophie Ecclestone has decided to take some time off from cricket, following a minor injury, to prioritise her well-being.
The ICC ODI No.1 ranked bowler was initially rested from the England squad for the series against West Indies since she was recovering from a knee injury.
Best of Sophie Ecclestone | WT20WC 2024
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone shone with the ball at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2024
"Sophie has been managing a quad niggle over the past week but more importantly she wants to take a step back from cricket for a short period to look after herself," Charlotte Edwards, England's new coach told the BBC .
"We're totally behind that. We want to be able to select Sophie for the India series but the most important thing for her at the moment is that she feels in a better place.
"We all agree that a break now could be beneficial for her to achieve that."
Ecclestone was replaced by a new ICC no.1 bowler in T20Is last month but continues to be on top of the ODI bowlers ranking.
Ecclestone, who last played in the Indian Premier League in February, will be available for England's home series against India, which starts on 28 June.
England will host India for five T20Is and three ODIs after a successful ODI and T20Is series against West Indies. NewsSophie EcclestoneEngland Women
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