“We are disappointed that Laura’s injury is more serious than first thought, and her years of experience and leadership will be missed,” national selector Ciara O’Brien said. “However, Gaby has led before in Laura’s absence. We’re very comfortable with her stepping in to lead for the England series and know that she will bring her impeccable high standards to the role.
“This is a young side, with an average age of less than 22 years, and we hope that all Irish cricket fans to turn up and support the team.”
Twelve of the 14 players feature in both the white-ball squads. Alana Dalzell and Joanna Loughran are part of the ODIs only while Ava Canning and Christina Coulter Reilly feature in only the T20I squad.
Ireland and England play three ODIs – part of the Women’s Championship – in Belfast before moving to Dublin for three T20Is.
Gaby Lewis (capt), Alana Dalzell, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
Gaby Lewis (capt), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
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