US EditionEngland Spinner Sophie Ecclestone Taking Break to ‘Prioritise Her Well-Being’
- England spinner Sophie Ecclestone, 26, has stepped away from domestic cricket temporarily to focus on her well-being and recover from a minor quad injury ahead of the upcoming series against India.
- This break follows Ecclestone missing England's white-ball squad for the ongoing West Indies series due to injury and a recovery period after a knee issue earlier this season.
- Ecclestone has taken 297 wickets in 177 matches including seven four-wicket hauls and she has played for Lancashire and the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League.
- Head coach Charlotte Edwards expressed support for Sophie’s decision to take a break, emphasizing that while they hope to include her in the upcoming series against India, her well-being is the top priority.
- Ecclestone hopes to return in time for England's T20I opener against India on June 28 at Trent Bridge, with the ECB confirming her availability for selection.
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Sophie Ecclestone Takes England Domestic Cricket Break To Manage Injury and Well-Being | 🏏 LatestLY
That injury had also resulted in her missing the beginning of Lancashire's domestic season. After the recovery, Sophie played two 50-over matches and six T20 games for her county side, but she was withdrawn from their match against Hampshire on Tuesday because of the quad problem. 🏏 Sophie Ecclestone Takes England Domestic Cricket Break To Manage Injury and Well-Being.
Sophie Ecclestone seeks break to prioritise wellbeing ahead of India series
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone was left out of the squad for the West Indies series. The 26-year-old was recovering from a knee injury, and newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards believed that it was ideal to give her a break ahead of the marquee series against India. Notably, Ecclestone also sought a break to prioritise wellbeing. The left-arm spinner played for UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in February and was sidel…
Ecclestone to take break to 'prioritise wellbeing' - NewsGroove Uk
Speaking after their win over West Indies in the third ODI, Edwards added: “We’ve been in constant communication over the last couple of months. Soph’s had a really tough six months in many ways, the Ashes and then coming back and having that knee injury and not being quite ready for this series. “I’m almost certain she’ll be up for selection for the India series and both us just want Soph back in this team and in a really good place, really hap…
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