Senior England players to miss Sri Lanka T20Is for WPL 2027

England will also play three ODIs in Sri Lanka in March after the inaugural Champions Trophy in India…

By Matt Roller · Espncricinfo

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Senior England players may miss the Sri Lanka T20I series to compete in the WPL 2027 playoffs.
The ECB views high-stakes WPL matches as valuable preparation for the inaugural Women's T20 Champions Trophy in India.
Retained English stars Nat Sciver-Brunt, Lauren Bell, and Sophie Ecclestone could all be impacted by the date clash.

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Senior England women's cricketers, including captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, will be allowed to miss a three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka if their teams reach the final stages of WPL 2027. The ECB confirmed players may prioritize franchise commitments because the high-stakes playoff matches in India will serve as quality preparation for the inaugural Women's T20 Champions Trophy in February 2027.

Retained players affected by the scheduling clash include Sciver-Brunt, Lauren Bell, and Sophie Ecclestone. Following the T20Is in Pallekele and the Champions Trophy, England will return to Sri Lanka for three ODIs in March.

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