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The pitch deteriorated a bit faster than expected, the England captain said

She has just under a week to be fit for the Test against Australia

"The way to combat [spin] would be to get really far forward or really far back and then using the sweep"

The offspinner picked up a five-for as England lost seven wickets for 28 runs and conceded a 292-run advantage to India

Ecclestone struggled to find consistency in lines and lengths and returned figures of 1 for 85 off 22 overs

India are 410 for 7 - the second-highest team total after a full day's play in women's Test history

India have maintained that they don't want to be overawed by the occasion of a Test match, a format England play more often

As India gears up to host its first Women's Test since 2014, two teams prepare to plunge into a format they have little exposure to

"I don't think it would be fair when some teams have played a lot of Tests in the last four years and other teams have not played Test cricket in the last 15 years"

All the vacant slots in the five squads have been filled at the Saturday auction in Mumbai

"It was always going to be a little bit of a distraction last year. I am hoping this year it will be a bit more relaxed"

Chamari Athapaththu is a favourite in this race, but faces stiff competition from the likes of Annabel Sutherland and Danni Wyatt

England opener who went unsold last year struck 75 off 47 as they beat India in Mumbai

"We need to play a certain brand of cricket, which we have been known for. Fearless cricket is something I've always advocated"

England captain Heather Knight says her team will have to adjust quickly to the bounce on offer at the Wankhede Stadium

Lead selector Desmond Haynes indicated Darren had been left out to give opportunities to younger players keeping the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind

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"I don't compare my batting when I go to lead the team", captain unfazed by his lack of form with the bat

Sahan Arachchige has been called up as replacement as Theekshana will go for rehabilitation work

India fell short against Bangladesh, but Gill appeared to bat on a pitch different to the ones the others struggled so much on