Talking after their win over West Indies within the third ODI, Edwards added: “We have been in fixed communication over the past couple of months. Soph’s had a very robust six months in some ways, the Ashes after which coming again and having that knee harm and never being fairly prepared for this sequence.
“I am virtually sure she’ll be up for choice for the India sequence and each us simply need Soph again on this crew and in a very good place, actually joyful. I believe hopefully this little break she’s going will assist her try this.
“She’s clearly the most effective spinners on the earth. We’ll have some choice complications over the following week or so however what we wished to create inside this crew is that folks are available in and carry out. There’s been some great performances.
“We have 4 of one of the best spinners in world cricket at second, which we’re blessed to have, and going right into a World Cup in India, who is aware of, we could possibly be taking all 4 of them. Sophie’s going to be an enormous a part of that as effectively.”
England insisted Ecclestone’s omission from the squad for the continuing West Indies sequence was not associated to the controversy that overshadowed an terrible Ashes tour of Australia earlier this 12 months.
Throughout England’s 16-0 sequence defeat Ecclestone refused to participate in a TV interview performed by former team-mate Alex Hartley, following her criticism of England’s health throughout the T20 World Cup in November.
England have comfortably overwhelmed West Indies, successful each the one-day worldwide and T20 sequence, however are anticipated to face a a lot larger problem towards India, who’re additionally internet hosting the 50-over World Cup on the finish of September.
“Psychological well being is so essential,” Hartley instructed BBC Check Match Particular throughout the remaining ODI towards West Indies at Taunton.
“If she [Ecclestone] feels she wants a refresh and if she’s going to overlook a sequence or a little bit of home cricket, however it means she’s match for the World Cup, in the end that is what we would like.”
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