England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge returns to international cricket for the second and third T20 matches against India after childbirth. The 35-year-old missed the recent series against New Zealand following her partner giving birth last week. Her availability provides a crucial boost to England's squad depth ahead of the T20 World Cup starting June 12 in India.

England already faces challenges without injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who missed the six white-ball matches against New Zealand. Coach Charlotte Edwards admitted uncertainty over her best XI. Without Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey impressed with an unbeaten 74 in the first T20 against New Zealand. Wyatt-Hodge maintains good form with centuries in domestic cricket.

The series begins Thursday in Chelmsford, representing England's final competitive matches before the World Cup. Incumbent opener Sophia Dunkley scored inconsistently against New Zealand (8, 26, 22). England's preparation continues with warm-ups against Australia and India on June 8 and 10, with team combinations still needing refinement before the tournament starts in India on June 12.