The England Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates. The team, led by Heather Knight, features a mix of experienced players and exciting newcomers.
Notable inclusions in the squad include wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath and all-rounder Freya Kemp, both of whom have been selected for their first T20 World Cup squads. The squad also retains a strong core of experienced players, such as Sophie Ecclestone, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Danni Wyatt.
While fast bowler Lauren Filer will join the squad for the preparation camp in Abu Dhabi, she has missed out on selection for the World Cup.
Head coach Jon Lewis expressed the difficulty in selecting the final squad due to the high quality of players available. He praised the selected players for their balance of experience, youth, and skills, which he believes will be crucial for success in the UAE conditions.
England has also announced its squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Ireland in September. Both the ODI and T20I teams will be led by Kate Cross, with several World Cup faces absent from the Ireland trip.
As England prepares for the Women’s T20 World Cup, the team will be hoping to build on their previous performances and make a strong bid for the title.
England’s Squads:
- Women’s T20 World Cup: Heather Knight (capt), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt
- ODI Series against Ireland: Kate Cross (capt), Hollie Armitage, Hannah Baker, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Davis, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Freya Kemp, Emma Lamb, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Paige Scholfield, Bryony Smith, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong
- T20I Series against Ireland: Kate Cross (capt), Georgia Adams, Hollie Armitage, Hannah Baker, Tammy Beaumont, Mahika Gaur, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Charis Pavely, Paige Scholfield, Seren Smale, Bryony Smith, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong
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