Charlotte Edwards: I’ve been inspired however ODI collection will probably be the most important for England’s World Cup hopes

New England ladies’s head trainer Charlotte Edwards says she was once inspired along with her facet as they finished a 3-0 T20I collection sweep in opposition to West Indies however recognizes that the impending ODI collection is the the most important preparation with a World Cup across the nook.

In her first collection in rate, Edwards’ facet romped to victory within the first two suits earlier than a more in-depth 17-run win within the 3rd T20I on Monday.

West Indies captain and participant of the collection Hayley Matthews was once as soon as once more spectacular, taking 3 wickets after which hitting 71 to stay the sport aggressive.

However, a stalwart knock from Heather Knight (66no) were given England’s ranking as much as a decent 144-5 – sufficient to get them over the road – as she performed with an injured hamstring.

For Edwards, the T20 collection has proven that her facet have taken on her directions to be “ruthless” with the bat.

“I think first and foremost we wanted to win the series 3-0 and I am really happy with that,” Edwards advised Sky Sports.

“I believe we’ve been put beneath drive by means of Hayley Matthews and I’ve been truly happy with how the bowlers have reacted.

“I’ve been so inspired with the batting unit, I’ve advised them to be ruthless and after they get the chance to win video games, to win them.

“I think we have done all of that.

“This was once a quite harder day for us however the way in which we navigated our method thru with the bat, were given ourselves a ranking, and carried out brilliantly with the ball…I used to be truly inspired with us preventing and attending to a defendable ranking.”

Wong and Arlott deserve their chances

Edwards also brought Issy Wong and Em Arlott back into the England set-up and believes both have proven their worth with ball in hand, the latter taking three wickets in the space of seven balls in the second T20I.

“I’m taking a look at each and every method we will be able to reinforce,” she added.

“This is my first series with this team and I am trying to learn about players and roles.

“I need us to play the sport in entrance folks and I believe this is truly necessary for me this present day, no longer taking a look too a ways forward.

“We have obviously got a World Cup in 12 months time in T20I cricket which is really important.

“But I need the gamers to play the stipulations they’re in and I believe they did that.

“I believe they deserve their alternatives to get again into this England staff.

“I am really impressed with Wong.

“Arlott, we’ve all noticed her in home cricket and the way excellent she has been however to come back right here and glance truly comfy in world cricket is truly gratifying.

“We have not even seen her bat yet which I am very excited to see.”

On her variety philosophy…

While shape is vital for Edwards when selecting her facet shifting ahead, she admits some gamers do have already got some “currency in the bank”.

Despite that, she senses a “competitiveness” within the squad this is pushing all to be at their perfect.

“There is a number of our players who have got currency in the bank in terms of their performances,” Edwards mentioned.

“I feel there is a real competitiveness around this team at the moment.

“I believe they’ve noticed the choices we’ve made, the ladies have labored unbelievable exhausting over this 10-day block, I’ve liked each and every minute of operating with them.

“I think they are just pushing each other.

“Bell was once fantastic with the ball. Arlott the former game- you’ll be able to see this festival forming and there may be Lauren Filer sat at the bench.

“This is exciting times.”

The ODI collection will probably be a ‘the most important’ studying

With one collection win beneath her belt, all eyes will probably be at the ODI collection which begins in opposition to West Indies on May 30.

This will probably be a part of England’s key preparation for the 50-over World Cup, beginning in September. Without Nat Sciver-Brunt as a bowling possibility over the summer season, Edwards will probably be the usage of it to be informed her perfect mixtures.

“I feel these games are really big for us,” Edwards mentioned.

“We have probably got nine games before the World Cup starts so a lot of this is going to be about us getting the right balance of team.

“Nat may not be bowling on this collection and he or she more than likely is not going to bowl for the summer season.

“She has got a bit of an Achilles issue and we want her fit and firing for the World Cup.

“It offers her a excellent alternative to take a look at different choices.

“We know we have got those options if and when Nat comes back to bowl.”

England Women’s summer season fixtures

All instances UK and Ireland; all video games survive Sky Sports

T20 world collection vs West Indies (May)

• First T20I, Canterbury: England win by means of 8 wickets
• Second T20I, Hove: England win by means of 9 wickets
• Third T20I, Chelmsford: England win by means of 17 runs

One-day world collection vs West Indies (May-June)

• First ODI: Friday May 30 (1pm) – Derby
• Second ODI: Wednesday June 4 (1pm) – Leicester
• Third ODI: Saturday June 7 (11am) – Taunton

T20 world collection vs India (June-July)

• First T20I: Saturday June 28 (2.30pm) – Trent Bridge
• Second T20I: Tuesday July 1 (6.30pm) – Bristol
• Third T20I: Friday July 4 (6.35pm) – The Kia Oval
• Fourth T20I: Wednesday July 9 (6.30pm) – Emirates Old Trafford
• Fifth T20I: Saturday July 12 (6.35pm) – Edgbaston

One-day world collection vs India (July)

• First ODI: Wednesday July 16 (1pm) – Southampton
• Second ODI: Saturday July 19 (11am) – Lord’s
• Third ODI: Tuesday July 22 (1pm) – Chester-le-Street

Watch England’s first one-day world in opposition to West Indies survive Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 1pm on Friday May 30 (1.30pm first ball). Stream cricket with NOW