Pacer Alexa Stonehouse has been announced as a cover in the England squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship ODI series against New Zealand.
Stonehouse receives a call-up following an impressive streak of performances in the ongoing domestic One-Day Cup, claiming eight wickets at 25.12 in five appearances, which includes three-wicket hauls in each of her last two outings against Durham and Somerset.
England currently lead in the three-match ODI series after a thrilling one-wicket win in the series opener.
New Zealand are currently on a tour of England for three ODIs and as many T20Is ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.
The defending champions are slotted in Group 2 alongside the hosts, Ireland, Scotland, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
The tournament will kickstart on June 12 with England facing Sri Lanka in the opener at Edgbaston.
England Women’s ODI Squad v NZ: Charlie Dean (c), Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Alexa Stonehouse, Issy Wong.
Series schedule:
First ODI: May 10, Durham (England won by one wicket)
Second ODI: May 13, Northampton
Third ODI: May 16, Cardiff