Dean, who made her England debut in 2021, said she is trying to avoid “outside noise” regarding the captaincy as she prepares for her first season with Somerset as part of the new women’s domestic system, which sees eight counties aligned with the men’s first-class teams.
She added the month in Australia was “brutal” but she is looking forward to the beginning of a new era.
The disappointment in Australia transcended England’s results alone, with the team’s attitude and image questioned.
Knight and Lewis were criticised for repeatedly saying the team was close to beating Australia, Lewis made headlines for his comments claiming the Australian climate contributed to their superior athleticism and Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s best bowler, refused an interview with former team-mate Hartley.
Dean acknowledged the criticism, adding the players will learn from the increased attention the series gained.
“We do pride ourselves on making sure we always go about things in the right way, but there were some pitfalls out there,” she said.
“We have definitely learned about how we present ourselves. I don’t doubt we all give absolutely everything when we are on the pitch, so the fact that we weren’t perceived in that way is disappointing.
“We know that eyes are on us, and that is a great thing. We want to do better for the people watching and for our fans.”
