SOPH FAR SO GOOD ON DEBUT

TEENAGER Sophie Ecclestone took two wickets on her Test debut as England women’s bowlers frustrated Australia in Sydney.

The 18-year-old left-arm spinner (above) returned figures of 2-51 from her 17 overs, taking the key wickets of Beth Mooney and Alex Blackwell on day two of the inaugural day-night Ashes Test.

Australia reached the close on 177-5, 103 behind, thanks largely to an unbeaten 70 from Ellyse Perry.

England team-mate Georgia Elwiss hailed Ecclestone, saying: “She’s brilliant.

“She takes the game in her stride and is not fazed by anything. She’s bowled beautifully today.

“If she can do the same tomorrow, we’ll be very happy.”