Four new names in England's squad to Sri Lanka

	England will be without the experienced Katherine Brunt for the tour of Sri Lanka © Getty Images Enlarge
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England women's academy graduates Lauren Griffiths, Fran Wilson and Susie Rowe, along with Essex fast bowler Beth MacGregor, are the four uncapped players who have been included in the England women's 15-member squad for their tour of Sri Lanka in November.

England will be without the experienced allrounder Katherine Brunt and slow left-arm bowler Holly Colvin who will remain in England to complete a strength and conditioning programme, and to focus on university studies respectively, to ensure they are available for the Ashes tour in January. They will also be without wicketkeeper-batsman Sarah Taylor, who has opted to take some time out from international cricket.

Clare Connor, England's head of women's cricket, termed the squad as "dynamic" and hoped the young replacements would grab the opportunity. "Without three influential players, opportunities are being given to Academy graduates Fran Wilson, Susie Rowe and Lauren Griffiths. It is essential that we always have a keen eye on player succession planning. Blooding some of our Academy talent on the full international stage in Sri Lanka will show exactly where we are in terms of the journey towards the World Cup in 2013."

England will play two ODIs and a Twenty20 international on the tour which runs from November 14-22.

England women squad: Charlotte Edwards (capt), Jenny Gunn, Lydia Greenway, Lauren Griffiths, Isa Guha, Danielle Hazell, Heather Knight, Beth MacGregor, Laura Marsh, Beth Morgan, Susie Rowe, Anya Shrubsole, Claire Taylor, Fran Wilson and Danielle Wyatt