The England women's cricket team is set to begin their international summer with a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand, starting in Durham. This series is crucial as it leads into the T20 World Cup, which will take place on home soil starting June 12. Charlie Dean will captain the team in the absence of Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is recovering from a calf injury. Dean acknowledged the long wait since their last international match and expressed confidence in the team's preparations over the winter. The series is particularly significant as it precedes a historic month for women's cricket, featuring both the T20 World Cup and a women's Test match at Lord's. The potential debuts of Kira Chathli and Jodi Grewcock reflect the team's focus on future talent as they aim to build on past successes, including their 2017 World Cup victory.