England Name Sciver-Brunt-Led Squad for 2026 T20 World Cup

England has named a 15-player squad for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, to be hosted on home soil from June 12 to July 5. Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain the side for the first time at the tournament, with Charlie Dean as vice-captain.

The squad blends experience and youth, highlighted by the inclusion of uncapped 18-year-old left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman from Surrey. She impressed in domestic cricket, taking 11 wickets in nine matches for Southern Brave in last season's Hundred at an economy rate of 5.75, and 10 wickets in seven innings this season. Her selection adds a third left-arm spin option alongside Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith. Pace bowlers Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer and Issy Wong form the seam attack, with Filer and Wong set for their T20 World Cup debuts. Allrounders Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp provide depth, with Gibson in strong form, including a 77 off 37 balls for Somerset in the One-Day Cup.

Notable omissions include Tammy Beaumont, who captained England in their last T20I series against India, Davina Perrin, Sarah Glenn, who is recovering from a broken finger, Maia Bouchier and Em Arlott.

The full squad is: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Charlie Dean...