Edwards: A long road back to fitness

But she twisted her knee in training before the opening match and was unable to play any part in the series.

Both have now recovered, however, and are part of an 18-strong squad taking part in a training get-together at Edgbaston this weekend.

Also returning are Sarah Collyer and Laura Harper, who were unable to travel to India because of college exams.

The selectors have to slim the squad down to 14 for the triangular one-day series against World Cup holders New Zealand and India, which takes place in July.

Prior to that, the players will be taking part in a new Super Fours competition.

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"It was difficult to choose 18 players as we welcomed back many talented cricketers either from injury or the university commitments which kept them at home this winter.

"It will be harder to chose the final 14, especially if Super Fours proves as competitive as we think it will," said chairman of selectors Patsy Lovell.

England training squad: C Connor (capt), Clare Taylor (vice-capt), C Atkins, J Cassar, S Clarke, S Collyer, C Edwards, M Godliman, L Harper, J Hawker, D Holden, H Lloyd, L Newton, L Pearson, L Spragg, Claire Taylor, A Thompson, H Wardlaw.