Davina Perrin did not make the final list for England's home‑based ICC Women's T20 World Cup, while 18‑year‑old Surrey spinner Tilly Corteen‑Coleman earned a debut place in the 15‑player group. The side will be led by Nat Sciver‑Brunt, who captains England for the seventh time at a World Cup on home soil. Alongside Corteen‑Coleman, the squad also features three other newcomers: Warwickshire pacer Issy Wong, Durham all‑rounder Lauren Filer and the teenage spinner herself. All four are experiencing a first‑time selection for a senior World Cup.
Veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge of Surrey will be playing her eighth T20 World Cup, while Hampshire fast bowler Lauren Bell is expected to spearhead the attack. Charlie Dean, also from Somerset, has been named vice‑captain, adding further depth to an already strong all‑round contingent. Head coach Charlotte Edwards explained the difficulty of narrowing down the talent pool: "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 2026 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 the upcoming 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's reaction was pure excitement. The teenager, who received a Kent cap at the age of 11, said, "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." The England side have a mixed recent World Cup record, exiting at the group stage in both 2010 and 2024. Yet the optimism surrounding the current group is palpable.
Sky Sports Cricket analyst Tash Farrant noted, "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 star and current commentator 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 the side to the 2017 ODI World Cup triumph, told Sky Sports that England's ambition is to "create a real legacy for women's cricket in this country," echoing the success of the Lionesses in football and the Red Roses in rugby. She reflected on how the sport has evolved since 2017, noting the professionalisation of the domestic game, increased visibility and the potential for a new generation of girls to see cricket as a normal, viable career path.
"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," Knight said. "We want to do something similar and hopefully inspire kids to make a girl in cricket really normal and really great." Beyond the World Cup, England have also announced squads for the upcoming 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 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 workloads, with Wyatt‑Hodge also preparing for the birth of her first child. Sarah Glenn is absent due to a lingering finger injury. The IT20 squads will mirror the World Cup list, ensuring continuity across formats.
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The tournament promises a blend of experienced campaigners and fresh talent, all eager to write the next chapter of English women's cricket on home turf.