Davina Perrin will not feature in the England lineup that has been announced for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, while the selectors have chosen to bring in the 18‑year‑old Surrey spin bowler Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, who has yet to earn an international cap. The tournament will be played on home soil, and Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been appointed captain for what will be her seventh appearance at a T20 World Cup.
Corteen‑Coleman joins a youthful contingent that also includes Warwickshire pacer Issy Wong and Durham all‑rounder Lauren Filer, both of whom are making their first appearance in an England T20 World Cup squad. Veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge of Surrey will be competing in her eighth World Cup, while Hampshire’s fast bowler Lauren Bell is expected to lead the pace attack. The squad’s vice‑captain is all‑rounder Charlie Dean, who adds depth with both bat and ball.
Head coach Charlotte Edwards explained the difficulty of the selection process: "There is no doubt that it has been incredibly tough to get to these 15 names. This is the hardest set of selection meetings I have been a part of because the pool of players to choose from is so strong and so many talented players have put their hand up to be a part of the squad, which is exactly what we want. That is the nature of world‑class sport, and it is a privilege we don’t take lightly to be able to make these difficult decisions.
An ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil is a special moment for the game in this country, and we are all really motivated by what could be ahead for this group of players and what they can achieve this summer." Sciver‑Brunt added her own perspective on leading the side at home: "It is a huge honour to be leading England into a T20 World Cup at home in front of family and friends and all our passionate supporters. We have all been looking forward to this summer and this tournament for some time now and the naming of the squad means it is almost here and we can’t wait to get out onto the field and give it everything to win this World Cup again. I know how much winning in 2009 meant to the players and to Charlotte Edwards as captain, and being in the team under Heather Knight's leadership for the 2017 ODI World Cup win was incredibly special.
Now the aim is to do something similar with this fantastic group of players who I know are putting their heart and soul into achieving our goal, and that hard work will continue right throughout the summer as we start with games against New Zealand and India before that tournament begins." Corteen‑Coleman, who first received a Kent cap at the age of 11, expressed her excitement at making the World Cup roster: "I got the good news which I was absolutely buzzing with. I’ve been on cloud nine ever since.
Being a fresh face, people haven’t had that exposure against me which does make a big difference. I love performing under pressure.
I’ve had that exposure in front of crowds for domestic and county cricket but also in The Hundred. You won’t know until you’re there but I feel like I’ve got a great support network around me and I’m as ready as I can be." Both England and the broader cricket community have reflected on past tournament performances. The Lionesses were eliminated in the group stage in both 2010 and 2024, underscoring the desire to improve on those results at home.
Sky Sports Cricket analyst Tash Farrant commented on the selection of the teenage spinner: "There was a huge amount of excitement. The question on everyone’s mind was: would Tilly get picked? She was bought for over £100,000 just a couple of months ago.
Some might think she was selected purely for potential because she’s only 18, but she’s also proven herself in The Hundred with the Southern Brave, even winning the competition with them. She has bowled brilliantly against top‑class opposition and impressed Charlotte Edwards, who coached the Brave before taking over the England job. I’ve played with Tilly at Surrey and I’m really excited to see what she can do at the next level." Former England bowler and current Sky commentator Atherton highlighted the players to watch: "I have to go with the captain, Nat Sciver‑Brunt.
It’s very important at a home tournament, with a lot of scrutiny, pressure and expectation. The captain is the driving force and also one of the best players in the world. Opening bowler Lauren Bell is crucial in English conditions – we need to extract movement with the new ball." Heather Knight, the current England captain, has spoken about the broader ambition for the tournament: "Our aim is to create a real legacy for women’s cricket in this country, emulating the success of the Lionesses and the Red Roses.
The landscape of women’s sport has changed dramatically since our 2017 World Cup win. The Lionesses have taken back‑to‑back Euro titles in 2022 and 2025, the first of which was played in front of a sold‑out Wembley, and the Red Roses captured the Rugby World Cup at a full‑house Twickenham last September.
The focus now is women’s cricket at the World Cup – it’s exciting, not too far away, and a chance for us to do something special as a side. Home support was massive for us in 2017 – the crowds, the atmosphere at Lord’s – it was super special.
This is an opportunity to have a real impact on the sport in our country and leave a lasting legacy. If we get the results right this summer, we can inspire the next generation and make cricket a normal, great option for girls.
The domestic structure is now professional, visibility is higher and the pathways are clearer. Success now can cement those structures and make this moment huge for women’s cricket." Beyond the World Cup, the selectors have also announced squads for the Metro Bank One‑Day series against New Zealand and the Vitality IT20 series against New Zealand and India that will follow the tournament.
As the new ODI cycle begins, five additional players have been added to the T20 World Cup roster for the three‑match Metro Bank ODI series, including first‑time internationals Kira Chathli and Jodi Grewcock. Veteran all‑rounders Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean and Danni Wyatt‑Hodge will sit out the ODI series to manage workload, with Wyatt‑Hodge also preparing for the arrival of her first child.
Sarah Glenn was omitted due to ongoing recovery from a broken finger. The IT20 squads for the series against New Zealand and India will mirror the World Cup selection, giving the team continuity heading into the summer.
Fans can watch England’s matches live on Sky Sports, with selected games available for free streaming via the Sky Sports app, and contract‑free streaming on NOW for those without a Sky subscription. The tournament promises to be a landmark event for women’s cricket in England, offering a platform for emerging talent like Tilly Corteen‑Coleman to shine alongside established stars, and providing a chance for the Lionesses to add another trophy to their growing collection.