The run-making and glovework skills of Taylor will not be available for England

England have named an experimental 15-player squad for the women's tour of Sri Lanka, with three key regular players unavailable this November.

Katherine Brunt will stay behind to undergo a strength and conditioning programme, while Holly Colvin will focus on university studies.

Sarah Taylor has opted to take some time off from international cricket.

But all three are expected to be available for the Ashes tour to Australia in January.

England will play two ODIs at Colombo's P Sara Oval venue, the first on 14 November, followed by three Twenty20 internationals - also in Colombo at the Nondescripts Cricket Club ground.

Charlotte Edwards remains as captain, and should have a squad strong enough to beat a traditionally weak Sri Lanka unit, despite the absence of key bowlers Brunt and Colvin, and wicketkeeper-batter Taylor.

Essex left-arm pace bowler Beth MacGregor has been called up, along with three academy players.

"The selectors have named a dynamic England women's squad for the forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka," said Clare Connor, former captain and current head of England women's cricket.

"Without three influential players, opportunities are being given to academy graduates Fran Wilson, Susie Rowe and Lauren Griffiths.

"Blooding some of our academy talent on the full international stage in Sri Lanka will show exactly where we are in terms of the journey towards the World Cup in 2013."

England women's squad for the International T20 and ODI Series against Sri Lanka:

Charlotte Edwards (Kent, captain), Jenny Gunn (Nottinghamshire), Lydia Greenway (Kent), Lauran Griffiths (Cheshire), Isa Guha (Berkshire), Danielle Hazell (Yorkshire), Heather Knight (Berkshire), Beth MacGregor (Essex), Laura Marsh (Sussex), Beth Morgan (Middlesex), Susie Rowe (Kent), Anya Shrubsole (Somerset), Claire Taylor (Berkshire), Fran Wilson (Somerset), Danielle Wyatt (Staffordshire).

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