England shuffle pack ahead of second ODI

John Harmer (England coach) and Clare Connor (England captain) have made several changes to the England team following their defeat by India in the opening one-day international at Chennai yesterday. The team arrived in Hyderabad this afternoon, followed by an electric storm with heavy rain, for two one-day games on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th.

The young Yorkshire spinner Helen Wardlaw, who impressed the new England Coach in this year's County Championship, replaces Sarah Clarke and her Yorkshire colleague Laura Spragg replaces Mandi Godliman. The batting order has also been changed, and England will line up as follows:

No of matches      Date of birth
Caroline Atkins (Sussex)           4              13.01.1981
Laura Spragg (Yorks)               0              06.06.1982
Laura Newton (Cheshire)           17              27.11.1977
Kate Lowe (Notts)                  8              02.08.1975
Arran Thompson (Lancs)            18              23.11.1981
Clare Connor (Sussex)             58              01.09.1976
Jane Cassar (Notts)               78              24.12.1972
Helen Wardlaw (Yorks)              0              11.10.1982
Dawn Holden (Notts)               24              09.10.1980
Clare Taylor (Yorks)              87              22.05.1965
Lucy Pearson (Staffs)             36              19.02.1972

The match is due to start at 10am local time (4.30am GMT) although Indian officials have warned that, due to the heavy rainstorm tonight, start of play may be delayed.