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I'm going to try and avoid repeating myself, but want to highlight a couple of things. Firstly, the WPL deals happened before these fixtures were arranged and so England have scheduled them in full knowledge of their player availability. Secondly, we've talked a lot about succession planning...

...and this could be a very useful opportunity for this to happen. And thirdly, national captains Fatima Sana and Chamari Athapaththu are both about to miss the Emerging Nations championship (where their teamsare potential winners) to play WBBL. I don't doubt their commitment to their countries.

I understand that for some people that last one is something to be opposed, but for me it is another instance of elite level players challenging themselves which is ultimately better for them AND their national team.