Sophie Ecclestone is taking a break from domestic cricket to manage her wellbeing ahead of India 's tour of England starting later this month.

The ECB said Ecclestone remained available for selection for the India series, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, but had decided to take time out to manage a minor quad injury as well as her wellbeing.

Charlotte Edwards, England Women 's head coach, said: "Sophie has been managing a quad niggle over the past week but more importantly she wants to take a step back from cricket for a short period to look after herself.

"We're totally behind that. We want to be able to select Sophie for the India series but the most important thing for her at the moment is that she feels in a better place. We all agree that a break now could be beneficial f

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