'It's an unknown' - Capsey takes England gloves for first time
Alice Capsey will keep wicket for England this week despite having only done it once in her career, but remains confident of successfully doing the job.
When England's team photo shoot took place on Monday, Alice Capsey needed to remember her wicketkeeping gloves. Capsey, a 22-year-old cricketer, has previously batted and bowled for her country. In the ongoing one-day international series against Ireland, she will be England's wicketkeeper, which she has only done once before in a professional match back in 2020.
Capsey admits that she has had limited experience in the role, but the work she has done off the pitch has given her confidence. Coach Charlotte Edwards discussed having Capsey as a wicketkeeper option during their pre-season camp in South Africa, although she was never needed for that position during the T20 World Cup. Capsey was nervous about taking on the role initially, but she feels more comfortable now, citing the support of teammates like Sophie Ecclestone and former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor.
Capsey has been putting in extra practice in training and has even had her time behind the stumps in England's warm-up matches against India before the T20 World Cup. She is eager to demonstrate her skills and enthusiasm for the role, with the potential to provide a backup to 33-year-old Amy Jones and open up opportunities for other batters in England's lineup.
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