England squad to skip domestic matches for army camp
England's Women's T20 World Cup squad will miss this weekend's domestic matches to attend a British Army training camp focused on resilience and high-pressure performance. The camp, held at an undisclosed UK location, is part of their preparation ahead of the World Cup and upcoming series against New Zealand and India. The initiative follows a similar military-style camp used by the men's team before the 2010-11 Ashes, though past attempts have drawn mixed results.
- ▪England's 15-player Women's T20 World Cup squad will skip domestic matches for a British Army camp.
- ▪The camp emphasizes decision-making, resilience, and performing under pressure.
- ▪It takes place just before England's first international match of the summer against New Zealand on 10 May.
- ▪England's World Cup campaign begins on 12 June against Sri Lanka.
- ▪Similar army camps were used by England's men's team in the past, with varying outcomes.
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