Davina Perrin will not feature in the England roster announced for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, while the selectors have opted to bring in the 18‑year‑old Surrey spin bowler Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, who has yet to earn a senior cap. Nat Sciver‑Brunt will lead the side on home soil for her seventh T20 World Cup appearance, shouldering the captaincy duties in front of a supportive English crowd. Corteen‑Coleman joins a youthful contingent that also includes Warwickshire pacer Issy Wong and Durham all‑rounder Lauren Filer, each making their debut in a World Cup squad. Veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge of Surrey will be competing in her eighth T20 World Cup, adding experience to a blend of fresh talent and seasoned performers.
Hampshire fast bowler Lauren Bell is expected to spearhead the attack, while Somerset’s Charlie Dean has been appointed vice‑captain, underscoring the depth of all‑round ability within the group. 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, noting the significance of leading England at a home tournament: "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 earned a Kent cap at the age of 11, expressed her excitement at making the World Cup squad: "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." England’s previous World Cup outings in 2010 and 2024 both ended at the group stage, a fact that adds urgency to the current campaign. Sky Sports cricket analyst Tash Farrant commented on the buzz surrounding Corteen‑Coleman’s selection: "There was a huge amount of excitement. The big question was: would Tilly get picked?
She was bought for over £100k just a couple of months ago. Some might think she was chosen purely for potential because she’s only 18, but she has also proven herself in The Hundred with Southern Brave, winning the competition with them. She has bowled brilliantly against top‑class opposition and impressed Charlotte Edwards, who coached Southern Brave before taking over the England job." Former England all‑rounder and current Sky Sports 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. Opening bowler Lauren Bell is crucial in English conditions; finding movement with the new ball can set the tone for the innings." Heather Knight, who captained England to the 2017 ODI World Cup triumph, spoke about the broader ambition of the home tournament: "Our aim is to create a real legacy for women's cricket in this country, mirroring the impact the Lionesses and Red Roses have had in football and rugby. The landscape of women's sport has changed dramatically since 2017.
The Lionesses have won back‑to‑back Euros in 2022 and 2025, the first at a sold‑out Wembley, while the Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup at a full‑house Twickenham last September. That success has raised the profile of women's sport across the board." Knight continued, emphasizing the potential legacy: "The focus now is women's cricket at the World Cup, and it’s incredibly exciting.
Home support was huge for us in 2017 – the crowds, the atmosphere at Lord’s – it was special. This is a chance to have a real impact on the sport in our country and leave a legacy. If we do our job right and succeed this summer, we can inspire a new generation of girls to see cricket as a normal, great path. The domestic game is now professional, visibility is higher, and the structures are in place to sustain any success we achieve." Beyond the T20 World Cup, 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.
Five additional players have been added to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup squad for the three‑match ODI series, including first‑time call‑ups Kira Chathli and Jodi Grewcock. 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 will mirror the World Cup selection, ensuring continuity across formats. Fans can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports, with selected matches streamed for free via the Sky Sports app, and additional contract‑free streaming available on NOW for those without a Sky subscription.