Two Kent players have been named in the England Women Under-19s squad that plays Pakistan in two Twenty20 matches on Saturday.

The selectors have chosen a squad of 14 that includes Kent bowlers Deanna Cooper (pictured) and Tash Farrant for the game that will be the first time England have played a full international side.

The selectors picked the squad on the back of the England Women’s Development Programme U19 (EWDP U19) competition which took place this month. Jonathan Finch, Head Coach of the EWDP U19, said the matches with Pakistan were an excellent chance for his young players to showcase their talents.

“Coming off the back of a successful EWDP U19 competition this is a great opportunity for the England U19s to compete against an international side who themselves are preparing for the ICC World Twenty20,” he said. “These matches will provide the players with the opportunity to establish how their game holds up on the international stage and to establish areas of development to fulfil their potential.”

England Women U19 squad:

Beth MacGregor (captain, Essex)
Amara Carr (Devon)
Deanna Cooper (Kent)
Tash Farrant (Kent)
Georgia Hennessey (Worcestershire)
Amy Jones (Warwickshire)
Raveena Lahktaria (Middlesex)
Beth Langston (Essex)
Sophie Luff (Somerset)
Alice MacLeod (Berkshire)
Fi Morris (Gloucestershire)
Izi Noakes (Sussex)
Hannah Phelps (Sussex)
Jess Watson (Yorkshire)