With Darren Gough retiring, Chapple will compete with James Kirtley for the seam-bowling spot, with Batty likely to miss out unless England feel his claims are stronger than Ashley Giles's.

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The only other time it was as low as this year was during the second season, played on the seam-friendly surfaces of South Africa after security concerns forced the tournament out of India.

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Shaw, who only learnt of her inclusion in the team 10 minutes before play when Gunn pulled out because of a calf injury sustained during the warm-up, was particularly impressive with her seam bowling.

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