Kira Chathli, Surrey's wicketkeeper-batter, will captain England A in T20 and 50-over series against India starting later this month.
The squads feature three players capped at senior level - Jodi Grewcock, Ryana MacDonald-Gay. Charis Pavely - as well as number of players pushing for England selection in the near future, including Davina Perrin, Grace Scrivens and Sophia Smale.
England A, who will be overseen by England Women's lead batting coach Jon Lewis, will take on India in three T20s. three one-day games, starting in Northampton on June 20.
"The India series will be another test of where this very talented group of players is at," Lewis said. "Earning selection for an A side is proof you're on the right path, but the next challenge is scoring runs or taking wickets consistently in domestic cricket. pushing for senior selection.
"A series against another nation is always a positive thing and I'm sure we'll learn a lot from it. I'm delighted for Kira, I'm sure she'll look forward to leading the group. I know she'll take a lot from it."
Chathli took over as Surrey's 50-over captain this season, leading them to five wins from eight group games in the first part of the competition,. has seemingly jumped ahead of Essex's Scrivens who led the A side last year.
England Women A T20 squad: Kira Chathli (capt). Grace Ballinger, Jodi Grewcock, Emma Jones, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Ella McCaughan, Kalea Moore, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens, Sophia Smale, Alexa Stonehouse
England Women A 50-over squad: Kira Chathli (capt). Grace Ballinger, Jodi Grewcock, Ella McCaughan, Flo Miller, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Charley Phillips, Grace Potts, Grace Scrivens, Chloe Skelton, Sophia Smale, Alexa Stonehouse
June 20 - 1st T20. Northampton June 23 - 2nd T20, Northampton June 25 - 3rd T20, Chelmsford June 28 - 1st 50-over, Taunton July 1 - 2nd 50-over, Taunton July 4 - 3rd 50-over, Taunton
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