Sciver-Brunt names England T20 World Cup squad; Perrin omitted

Davina Perrin has been left out of England’s 15-player squad for the home ICC Women's T20 World Cup, while 18-year-old Surrey spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman earns a first senior call-up.

Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain England for her seventh T20 World Cup on home soil. New to World Cup squads this time are Corteen-Coleman, Warwickshire pacer Issy Wong and Durham quick Lauren Filer. Surrey’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been selected for a remarkable eighth T20 World Cup. Charlie Dean takes the vice-captaincy and Hampshire fast bowler Lauren Bell is expected to spearhead the attack.

England T20 World Cup squad:

Lauren Bell (Bowler)

Alice Capsey (All-rounder)

Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain, All-rounder)

Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Batter)

Lauren Filer (Bowler)

Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper)

Heather Knight (Batter)

Freya Kemp (All-rounder)

Sophia Dunkley (Batter)

Sophie Ecclestone (Bowler)

Charlie Dean (All-rounder, Vice-captain)

Linsey Smith (Bowler)

Dani Gibson (All-rounder)

Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Bowler)

Issy Wong (Bowler)

Head coach Charlotte Edwards said the selection meetings were among the toughest she’s been involved in because of the depth of talent available, and stressed the significance of hosting a World Cup at home for the growth and legacy of women’s cricket in England.

Sciver-Brunt described it as a huge honour to lead the side in front of home crowds and family, adding that the squad have been building toward this summer and are determined to reclaim the title. She referenced past tournament triumphs and the wider ambition to create something special with this group before the tournament starts, with warm-up matches against New Zealand and India.

Sky Sports commentator Michael Atherton singled out Sciver-Brunt and Lauren Bell as key players to watch, noting the importance of strong captaincy under pressure and the value of opening bowlers finding movement in English conditions.

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Alongside the T20 squad, selectors named the squad for the Metro Bank One Day international series against New Zealand as the start of a new ODI World Cup cycle. Five players from the T20 group are added for the ODIs, and two players—Kira Chathli and Jodi Grewcock—receive their first international call-ups.

Notable availability and workload notes: Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean and Danni Wyatt-Hodge will miss the ODI series to manage workloads; Wyatt-Hodge is also expecting her first child. Sarah Glenn was not considered for selection as she continues to recover from a broken finger.

England Women’s Metro Bank ODI squad v New Zealand:

Nat Sciver-Brunt (Capt)

Danni Wyatt-Hodge

The squad for the Vitality IT20 series against New Zealand and India will mirror the ICC T20 World Cup selection.

Fans can watch the Women’s T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports, with selected games streamed for free via the Sky Sports App.