Davina Perrin will not feature in the England roster that has been announced for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, while the selectors have chosen to bring in 18‑year‑old Surrey spin bowler Tilly Corteen‑Coleman, who has yet to earn an international cap. The squad will be led by Nat Sciver‑Brunt, who captains England on home soil for her seventh appearance at a T20 World Cup. Sciver‑Brunt is supported by a blend of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent.
Among the newcomers are Corteen‑Coleman, Warwickshire pacer Issy Wong and Durham all‑rounder Lauren Filer, all of whom are making their first appearance in a senior World Cup squad. Veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge of Surrey will be playing in her eighth T20 World Cup, while Hampshire fast bowler Lauren Bell is expected to spearhead the bowling attack.
The vice‑captaincy goes to Somerset all‑rounder Charlie Dean, adding further depth to an already formidable lineup. Head coach Charlotte Edwards explained the difficulty of the selection process: "Choosing these fifteen players has been incredibly tough.
The talent pool is so deep that it made this the hardest set of selection meetings I’ve ever been part of. Many capable players put their hands forward, which is exactly what we want in world‑class sport. It is a privilege, but also a heavy responsibility, to make these hard‑calling decisions." She added that hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026 on English soil is a unique moment for the sport and that the team is highly motivated to achieve success this summer.
England will open the tournament with matches against Scotland and Ireland, and the schedule also includes high‑profile fixtures against New Zealand and India in the lead‑up series. Sciver‑Brunt expressed her excitement about captaining the side at home: "It is a huge honour to lead England into a T20 World Cup in front of family, friends and our passionate supporters. We have been looking forward to this summer and this tournament for a long time, and now that the squad is named, the excitement is palpable. We can’t wait to get onto the field and give everything we have to win the World Cup again." She reflected on past triumphs, recalling the emotional victory in 2009 under Charlotte Edwards and the 2017 ODI World Cup win under Heather Knight.
"Our aim now is to replicate that success with this fantastic group of players who are putting their heart and soul into the goal. The hard work will continue throughout the summer as we start with games against New Zealand and India before the tournament proper begins," she said. Corteen‑Coleman, who earned a Kent cap at the age of 11, described her reaction to the call‑up: "I got the good news and I was absolutely buzzing.
I’ve been on cloud nine ever since. Being a fresh face means opponents haven’t faced me much yet, which I think is an advantage.
I love performing under pressure; I have experience in front of crowds from domestic cricket, county matches and The Hundred." She added that she feels well supported and ready for the challenge. Historically, England exited at the group stage in both the 2010 and 2024 editions of the tournament. Sky Sports cricket analyst Tash Farrant noted the buzz surrounding Corteen‑Coleman’s selection, pointing out that she secured a six‑figure contract just months earlier and has proven herself in The Hundred with Southern Brave, winning the competition once. "She has bowled brilliantly against top players and impressed Charlotte Edwards, who coached Southern Brave before taking over England," Farrant said.
Former England bowler and Sky Sports commentator Matt Atherton highlighted key players to watch: "The captain, Nat Sciver‑Brunt, is crucial at a home tournament where scrutiny and pressure are high. Opening bowler Lauren Bell will be vital in English conditions; finding movement with the new ball can set the tone for the innings." Heather Knight, the current England captain, told Sky Sports that the ambition for the home World Cup is to "create a real legacy for women’s cricket in this country," drawing parallels with the success of the Lionesses (football) and the Red Roses (rugby). Knight reflected on how the landscape of women’s sport has transformed since England’s 2017 World Cup win, noting the back‑to‑back European football titles in 2022 and 2025 and the rugby World Cup triumph at a sold‑out Twickenham in September.
She emphasized that the visibility and professionalism of the domestic women’s game have grown, making a cricketing career more normal and celebrated. Knight added, "If we succeed this summer, we can leave a lasting legacy for women’s cricket. The structures are now in place to build on any success, just as we have seen with the Lionesses and Red Roses.
We hope to inspire young girls to see cricket as a viable and exciting path." Beyond the World Cup squad, the selectors have announced line‑ups for the Metro Bank One‑Day series against New Zealand and the Vitality IT20 series against New Zealand and India. Five players have been added to the ODI squad for the three‑match Metro Bank series, with Kira Chathli and Jodi Grewcock receiving their first senior call‑ups. Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean and Danni Wyatt‑Hodge will sit out the ODI series to manage workloads, and Wyatt‑Hodge will also be preparing for the birth of her first child.
Sarah Glenn is unavailable due to ongoing recovery from a broken finger. The IT20 squads for the series against New Zealand and India mirror the World Cup roster. Fans can watch the Women’s T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports, with selected matches streamed for free via the Sky Sports app. Those without a Sky subscription can stream cricket contract‑free on NOW.