Alice Capsey dropped for South Africa tour after poor form

England star's disappointing summer continues as she misses out on place in squad for three-match series

Alice Capsey has been dropped from England's squad for their upcoming tour of South Africa after a disappointing summer with the bat. The 18-year-old all-rounder has struggled for form in recent months, averaging just 12.75 in her last 10 T20I innings.

Capsey's omission from the squad is a blow to England's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which takes place in South Africa in February. She is one of the most exciting young talents in the English game, but she has not been able to replicate her impressive domestic form at international level.

Capsey's struggles with the bat have been well-documented. She has not scored a half-century in her last 15 T20I innings, and her strike rate has dropped to just 96.67. Her struggles have coincided with a change in her batting position. She has been moved up the order to open the batting, but she has not been able to adapt to the new role.

Despite her struggles with the bat, Capsey remains a valuable asset to the England team with her off-spin bowling. She is one of the best young spinners in the world, and she has taken 21 wickets in 22 T20I innings.

However, it is clear that Capsey needs to improve her batting if she wants to cement her place in the England team. She is a talented player with a bright future, but she needs to find a way to score more runs at international level.