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England wicketkeeper Jones keen to embrace challenging conditions in UAE
Birmingham Phoenix's Amy Jones (left) in action as Manchester Originals' Ellie Threlkeld looks on during The Hundred women's match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, August 15, 2024

AMY JONES admitted today the conditions at the Women’s T20 World Cup will challenge her as a wicketkeeper.

England have completed a preparatory training camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the start of their campaign on Saturday against Bangladesh in Sharjah.

The tournament was due to be held in Bangladesh but political unrest led to a late switch to the United Arab Emirates, where wickets are likely to be low bouncing.

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