England A name Filer, Wong, Corteen-Coleman for India tour in Nov-Dec
Synopsis
England have named a powerfully experienced A squad for their November-December tour of India, with T20 World Cup runners-up Filer, Wong, and Corteen-Coleman all selected across every format. Head coach Jon Lewis has been explicit: this tour is as much about Ashes auditions as it is about beating India A.
Key Takeaways
Lauren Filer , Issy Wong , and Tilly Corteen-Coleman are named in all three England A squads for the India tour.
The seven-match series includes three T20s , three ODIs , and a four-day match in November-December 2026 .
11 players across the squads have already represented England Women at senior level.
T20s will be held at MCA Stadium, Pune ; ODIs and the four-day game at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai .
Head coach Jon 'JJ' Lewis confirmed the tour is a key part of Ashes preparations for next summer.
Six players have been selected for the England Women Performance Programme at home this winter, four of whom are also in the A-tour squads.
Pacers Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, and left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman have been included in all three England A squads for a multi-format tour of India scheduled across November and December 2026. The seven-match series against India A comprises three T20 internationals, three one-day games, and a four-day match.
Key Selections and Returning Names
The trio of Filer, Wong, and Corteen-Coleman were all part of England's runners-up finish in the T20 World Cup held at home earlier this year. They are joined in all three squads by Mady Villiers and Jodi Grewcock, who also featured in international cricket this summer. In total, 11 players across the three squads have already represented England Women at senior level.
Warwickshire all-rounder Charis Pavely and Surrey wicketkeeper-batter Kira Chathli — who captained England A in their two home white-ball series against India A earlier this year — also appear across all formats.
Notable Individual Stories
Essex top-order batter Grace Scrivens, who topped the run charts for either side in England A's 2-1 ODI series loss to India A and captained the side that finished runners-up at the 2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, has been named in the 50-over and four-day squads. Surrey bowler Ryana MacDonald-Gay, the leading wicket-taker in England A's 2-1 T20 series win over India A, is selected for both white-ball squads.
Head Coach Sets Out Ashes Vision
Head coach Jon 'JJ' Lewis made clear that the selections are shaped by next summer's Ashes rather than solely the immediate series. 'These squads have an element of that, but are more about the players who are considered the next in line for the senior England teams, as well as the players who are looking to establish themselves in those teams,' Lewis said.
He added: 'With the Ashes next summer, we are keen to see some valuable top-level competitive game time against India's next best for several players who will be in contention for selection next year, particularly in the 50-over and 4-day games.' Lewis acknowledged the challenge ahead, noting that India A had enjoyed success in England during the summer tour.
Schedule and Venues
The T20 matches will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune on 30 November, 3 December, and 5 December. The one-day games shift to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 8, 11, and 14 December, before the four-day game concludes the tour from 19 to 22 December. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that captains for each squad will be announced separately.
Performance Programme Picks
Alongside the A-tour squads, the ECB has named six players — Niamh Holland, Emma Jones, Cassidy McCarthy, Davina Perrin, Jemima Spence, and Grace Thompson — for the England Women Performance Programme at home this winter, four of whom also feature in the A-tour squads. With the Ashes on the horizon, this tour represents a pivotal opportunity for the next generation of England Women cricketers to state their case at the highest sub-international level.
Point of View
Not a development exercise. That ambition cuts both ways: it gives India A a stern test but also raises the stakes if England underperform at venues where India's depth is formidable. The inclusion of Scrivens and MacDonald-Gay — both of whom excelled against this same India A side earlier in the year — suggests the selectors are rewarding domestic form with genuine pathway intent. The real story here is whether the four-day match, often the overlooked format in women's A cricket, produces the red-ball evidence Lewis needs before naming an Ashes squad.
NationPress
15 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which players have been named in all three England A squads for the India tour?
Lauren Filer, Issy Wong, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mady Villiers, Jodi Grewcock, Charis Pavely, and Kira Chathli are named across all three England A squads — the T20, 50-over, and four-day formats — for the November-December 2026 tour of India.
When and where will the England A vs India A matches be played?
The three T20s will be played at MCA Stadium in Pune on 30 November, 3 December, and 5 December. The three one-day games follow at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 8, 11, and 14 December, with the four-day match concluding the tour from 19 to 22 December.
Why is the England A India tour important for the Ashes?
Head coach Jon Lewis has stated the tour is primarily about identifying players 'next in line' for the senior England Women's team ahead of next summer's Ashes. Several squad members are expected to be in direct contention for Ashes selection, making this series a high-stakes audition.
Who is Grace Scrivens and why has she been selected?
Grace Scrivens is an Essex top-order batter who topped the run charts for either side in England A's 2-1 ODI series loss to India A earlier this year, and previously captained England to a runners-up finish at the 2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup. She has been picked for the 50-over and four-day squads.
What is the England Women Performance Programme announced alongside the A squads?
The England Women Performance Programme is a domestic development initiative running this winter, with six players — Niamh Holland, Emma Jones, Cassidy McCarthy, Davina Perrin, Jemima Spence, and Grace Thompson — selected. Four of the six are also part of the England A India tour squads.
