Dunkley creates England selection headache with standout performance

Sophia Dunkley has given England a selection headache after her fine performance in England's 38-run win against Scotland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Dunkley, England's long-time opener, was dropped for the first two matches of the tournament after a disappointing run of form saw her average 16.33 and post a highest score of just 26 over six warm-up matches, but she returned to the side at No 3 in place of injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.

To say she took her chance would be an understatement. After a shock first-ball wicket left England 0-1, the Surrey batter posted a game-high 57 off…