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England Re-Route to Pretoria for Women’s World Cup Prep Amid Conflict in Middle East
The England Women’s team moved their training camp to Pretoria for a five-match intra-squad series after scrapping Abu Dhabi plans due to Middle East conflict and safety concerns.
- Following an early‑March decision, England Women moved their camp to Pretoria and arranged a five‑match intra‑squad series from March 10–27.
- The ECB cancelled the planned trip to the United Arab Emirates after the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran last weekend, citing safety and travel disruption.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead Team Brittin and Charlie Dean will captain Team Heyhoe Flint, with squads mixing established players and eight uncapped prospects including rising star Davina Perrin.
- Head coach Charlotte Edwards urged players to use the series to push their case for World Cup selection, which starts June 12.
- The ECB said 'We are working at speed on alternative plans, and will share an update as soon as we are able to do so.' after England Women's second South Africa camp this year, following earlier trips to Oman and Stellenbosch.
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England re-route to Pretoria for Women’s World Cup prep amid conflict in Middle East
The England Women’s squad will continue their preparations for a home T20 Cricket World Cup later this year in Pretoria, after the ongoing conflict in the Middle East required them to change their initial destination of Abu Dhabi.
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England Women's Cricket Team Shift Training Camp to South Africa After UAE Cancellation
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The upcoming camp will be England's second stint in South Africa this year, following earlier skills-based training trips to Oman in January and Stellenbosch last month. According to Edwards, the Pretoria series is designed to add a stronger competitive element to the team's preparations ahead of a busy international season. Sports News | England Women's Cricket Team Shift Training Camp to S…
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