Davina Perrin did not make the final England roster for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, while the selectors chose to add a fresh face – 18‑year‑old Surrey spin bowler Tilly Corteen‑Coleman – to the squad. The tournament will be staged on home soil, and Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been appointed captain for her seventh appearance at a T20 World Cup. Corteen‑Coleman joins a group that also features other newcomers: Warwickshire pacer Issy Wong and Durham all‑rounder Lauren Filer, both of whom are experiencing a first‑time selection for a major global event. Veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge of Surrey will be playing in her eighth T20 World Cup, while Somerset’s Charlie Dean has been named vice‑captain, adding to an already strong contingent of all‑round talent.
Fast‑bowling spearhead Lauren Bell from Hampshire is expected to lead the attack with the new 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.” For Corteen‑Coleman, the call‑up is a dream realised after a decade of progression through the county system – she earned her Kent cap at just eleven years old. “I got the good news which I was absolutely buzzing with,” she said.
“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.” England’s historical record at the tournament remains modest, with group‑stage exits in both 2010 and the current 2024 edition. Yet the optimism surrounding the squad is palpable. Sky Sports Cricket analyst Tash Farrant noted the buzz: “There’s a huge amount of excitement.
That was the one question on everyone’s mind – would Tilly get picked? She got picked up for over £100k just a couple of months ago. People could think that she was picked on just for her potential because she’s only 18.
But also, she’s tried and tested in The Hundred format, playing for the Southern Brave. She’s won that competition once for them. She has been picked on potential, but more so because she has bowled brilliantly against some of the best players and she has really impressed Charlotte Edwards.” Former England captain and current coach Charlotte Edwards, who previously led the Southern Brave in The Hundred, has watched Corteen‑Coleman develop at Surrey and believes the youngster can translate her domestic success to the international stage.
Fellow England cricketer and analyst Atherton highlighted the key players to watch: “I’ve got to go with the captain, Nat Sciver‑Brunt. It’s very important at a home tournament, with a lot of scrutiny, a lot of pressure, a lot of expectation. The captain and the leader as a driving force and obviously one of the best players as well, which Nat Sciver‑Brunt is.
Opening bowler Lauren Bell, in English conditions, opening bowling, it’s very important to find that movement with the new ball.” Heather Knight, who captained England to the 2017 ODI World Cup triumph, reiterated the broader ambition: “England’s ambition at our home Women’s T20 World Cup starting in June is to create a real legacy for women’s cricket in this country, emulating the Lionesses and Red Roses. The landscape of women’s sport has changed considerably since 2017 and our side’s World Cup triumph, with England’s Lionesses winning back‑to‑back Euros titles in 2022 and 2025 – the first in front of a sold‑out Wembley – and the Red Roses securing the Rugby World Cup title at a Twickenham full house last September.
The focus now is women’s cricket at the World Cup so it’s really exciting, not too far away now and a chance for us to do something really special as a side. Home support was huge for us in 2017, the way the crowds built and the final at Lord’s, it’s super special.
It’s a chance to have a real impact on the sport in your country and leave a legacy. If we do our job right and have success this summer we can leave a real legacy on the sport of women’s cricket in this country.” Beyond the T20 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. 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 workloads, 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 Vitality IT20 squads for the New Zealand and India series will mirror the World Cup selection, ensuring continuity and cohesion as England prepares to defend its reputation on the global stage.
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