Davina Perrin will not feature in the England women's squad that has been announced for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, while the selectors have added a fresh face – 18‑year‑old Surrey spin bowler Tilly Corteen‑Coleman – to the 15‑player roster. The tournament will be played on home soil, and Nat Sciver‑Brunt has been handed the captaincy for what will be her seventh appearance at a T20 World Cup. Corteen‑Coleman joins a group of newcomers that also includes Warwickshire all‑rounder Issy Wong and Durham pacer Lauren Filer, all of whom are making their first appearance in a senior England T20 World Cup squad.
Veteran Danni Wyatt‑Hodge of Surrey will be on her eighth World Cup campaign, while the experienced all‑rounder Charlie Dean from Somerset has been named vice‑captain. The pace attack will be led by Hampshire quick Lauren Bell, who is expected to open the bowling and provide early breakthroughs.
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 thoughts 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 earned a Kent cap at the age of 11, expressed her excitement at being named in the 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 history in the competition is modest – the team exited at the group stage in both 2010 and 2024 – but the ambition is to rewrite that narrative. Sky Sports analyst Tash Farrant noted the buzz surrounding Corteen‑Coleman's selection, pointing out that she secured a six‑figure contract a few months ago and has already proven herself in The Hundred with Southern Brave, helping them to a championship win. "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," Farrant said.
Veteran commentator Atherton highlighted the key players to watch: captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt, whose leadership will be under intense scrutiny at a home tournament; opening bowler Lauren Bell, whose ability to swing the new ball in English conditions could be decisive; and the emerging talents who bring fresh energy to the side. Heather Knight, who captained England to the 2017 ODI World Cup triumph, spoke about the broader goal of leaving a lasting legacy for women's cricket in England.
She noted that the sport has evolved dramatically since the 2017 victory, with the Lionesses winning consecutive European titles in 2022 and 2025 and the Red Roses capturing the Rugby World Cup in front of a full house at Twickenham. "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," Knight told Sky Sports.
"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." Knight added that the professionalisation of the domestic game has created a more visible pathway for women cricketers, making it easier for young girls to see a future in the sport. "You'd hope now if we have that success and things go well for us the structures are in place to make the most of it and really make it a huge moment. We've seen what the Lionesses and Red Roses have done, I've followed those very closely and know some of the players.
We want to do something similar and hopefully inspire kids to make a girl in cricket really normal and really great," she said. Beyond the World Cup, the selectors 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 ODI squad for the three‑match series, including first‑time call‑ups Kira Chathli and Jodi Grewcock. Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean and Danni Wyatt‑Hodge will sit out the ODIs to manage workload, with Wyatt‑Hodge also preparing for the arrival of her first child.
Sarah Glenn remains unavailable as she continues to recover from a broken finger. Fans can watch England's matches live on Sky Sports, with selected games streamed for free via the Sky Sports app and additional streaming options available on NOW for those without a Sky subscription.